A Brutal Rejection

Desmond towered over the hospital bed, gazing down at Vanessa, who looked pale and fragile after several surgeries.

Vanessa watched as he finally lowered his head; a faint blush of illness crept across her pale cheeks. She slowly closed her eyes, waiting for his kiss.

Desmond delivered a sharp, merciless slap to her face.

The blow was so fierce that Vanessa's head whipped to the side, darkness flo