Rip!
Ivor’s shirt tore open, shocking Bonnie and causing her to stammer, “Y-You got a—”
Ivor had several black letters over his heart that spelled her name. He had kept his promise to her and “engraved” the person he loved most on his heart.
The tattoo was new, and the skin around it was still red and swollen. That was why it hurt when Bonnie touched it. She thought he had gotten injured, but fortunately, she was mistaken. Even so, his chest was sore and a little damp with blood.
“Why did you—” Bonnie took a deep breath and gently touched the tattoo, asking, “Does it hurt?”
Although Ivor was pale, seeing the concern in his wife’s eyes made it worth it. He replied, “No, it doesn’t hurt.”
Bonnie became teary-eyed, scolding, “Liar!”
She knew he was in pain but claimed it did not hurt.
Ivor knew his wife was worried, so he slowly pulled her into his arms and said, “It doesn’t hurt as much as you think. You married a tough man. This pain is nothing.”
Bonnie stayed quietly in his embrace but felt a pang of heartache whenever she looked at the tattoo.
“Why would you do this to yourself?” Bonnie sighed and lightly felt the tattoo. “It’s such an immature thing to do.”
Ivor held her hand on his chest and sighed. “I know it is, but I couldn’t help but want to get it because of you. I thought it’d show how much you meant to me.”
Bonnie thought he was being foolish. “You almost died for me last time. I already know how much you care for me. I wouldn’t have married you otherwise.”
“I know, but…” Ivor pressed his forehead against hers. “...but I want to keep showing you how important you are to me.”
His love for his wife was more profound than ever imagined.
Bonnie did not know how to express her feelings. After some thought, she finally said, “You’re just a fool!”
‘Why would he do something so childish to prove his love for me?’
She felt touched but also heartbroken. She never expected Ivor to go to such lengths for her.
“I guess you’re right,” Ivor said softly before kissing Bonnie’s lips.
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