Chapter 485
Julie's point of view
Harold swallowed hard, his throat working heavily as he nodded with frantic speed, his hands trembling at his sides.
"Yes..." He choked out, offering a frantic, reassuring gesture. "...I swear to you, he is completely healthy and doesn't suffer from any illness at all, there's no need to worry..."
An overwhelming, aching tidal wave of pure relief crashed against my ribs. A long, shuddering sigh escaped my lips, emptying every last trace of trapped air from my chest as my head dropped weakly against Robert's shoulder.
Sensing my sudden physical collapse, Robert lowered his voice, wrapping me in a firm, tender reassurance as he rubbed my back.
"Come... sit on the sofa for a moment, Julie."
