Chapter 12

"It's nothing. I just knocked over a vase by accident." Holly bent down to pick up the broken shards.

"I'll do it. You shouldn't touch the shards, or you'll injure yourself." Bryce hurried into the bathroom, pulled her aside, and left his phone near the sink.

He didn't even think to end the call as he squatted to gather the broken pieces.

Holly brought out a small bin and handed it to Bryce. She urged, "Be careful."

"The shards can't cut me because I've got thick skin." Bryce picked up the bigger pieces, tossing them into the bin.

"Quit lying. There's no such thing as an indestructible skin." Holly knelt beside Bryce and helped him.

Alas, Bryce refused to let her touch the shards. "I had a foul temper during those three years. I'd break things for no reason, and you'd always pick up after me. You must've been miserable."

Holly felt a burning sensation in her nose as she recalled her struggle those past three years. She nearly cried but soon lowered her gaze and said softly, "I