Chapter 551

Bradley's POV

"I'm fine," Ivy said.

Even in the darkness, even without being able to see her face clearly, I could hear the effort she was making to keep her voice steady. To hold back the tears that were clearly on the verge of spilling over.

I heard the bed creak as she sat up, her silhouette shifting in the faint glow cast by the lone lantern burning on the dresser.

"Can I come in?" I asked, ke