After a few moments had passed, Collin came back and was shocked to see Aubrey bleeding heavily. For a while, he was terrified, but once he realized what was causing the bleeding, he became enraged once more.

After being angered by Aubrey earlier, he was unable to control his rage and hit her with his fist. It was wrong for him to use violence, but by the time he realized what he had done, it was too late. Aubrey had earlier provoked him.

"Are you pregnant with Richard’s child?” His words reverberated throughout the entirety of their bedroom. He could forgive her betrayal, but this? Collin paced back and forth,...