Chapter 47 A Heartfelt Reunion (2)

• Michael nodded understandingly. Then he leaned forward to kiss her forehead before pulling her into another hug. "I assure you that I will protect you in the appropriate manner this time. Lincoln is struggling without you. He's been seeing a psychiatrist due to his parent's persistent and concern for his health."
• The hair on Scarlet's head stood on end as she looked at his face for confirmation.
• He nodded solemnly. "You don't know how much he's suffered since you left. His condition is deteriorating. The doctors have warned his parents he might even... hurt himself."