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“Sho smart you people are,” the nurse hissed “Sa to her husband, his insurance is picking up the tab So if the insurance cooes by McCoy as far as we’re concerned”
Markie forced a sain “Miss Samms? May I come in, hon?”
“Yes,” a weak voice called out to him
Markie entered the exa another ith the nurse on duty He was immediately taken aback by what he saw
Eyes widened by terror but filled with sorrow stared back at him A small hand trembled in front of a battered, but not quite broken, body “I’m Sable Samms The nurse is my hus—my ex-husband’s aunt”
“Markie” He shook gently, afraid to grip too tig
htly Whoever beat up on this poor creature wanted to , and cuts proved they’d accomplished what they’d set out to do Markie teared up but quickly dabbed the corners of his eyes and said, “The McCall brothers will be here shortly I was in the area and offered to stop by and sit with you until they arrive”
She seeht whimper fell from her lips
“I’m not here to hurt you,” Markie assured her
“I can see that,” she said “You have kind eyes and a gentle touch”
Markie pointed at a nearby chair “May I?”
“Please” She struggled to turn on her side “Most of his family is here, you know”
“Your ex’s family?”
“Yes” She stared at the clock on the otherwise bare wall before she added, “I had the dates ht my divorce was final today It’s been rescheduled more times than I can count now Tony took my word for it, apparently” Her lips quivered “The only justice here is that he’s responsible for the medical bill Another sixteen hours and I would’ve had the pain, bruises, and the hospital tab” A distant look washed across her face “Still have the pain and bruises” A half laugh, half cry filled the rooh Whole world knohat he is now Even his family”
Given the way the aunt had behaved, Markie wasn’t sure how much the family’s awareness mattered He’d never been one to probe the innocent in hopes of gaining quick information, particularly when they were so vulnerable, but he couldn’t help but notice Sable’s youthful qualities Her wrinkleless face and perky breasts—not that boobs interested hier seemed more youthful than mature