Cleo nodded and left.
Ethan turned back to her sleeping form and knelt by the sofa. Unwrapping her, he took off the clothes she wore that were practically molded to her body. Though she was asleep, she protested with moans, but that was about it. Sleep seemed the best for her.
Dr. Desmond arrived about five. By this time, he had gotten her up to a guest room with a king size feather bed with lots of warm covers to bury her in. It had been difficult not to look at what he had revealed as he had taken off her clothes and cursed himself for becoming aroused at her.
"Mostly she's dehydrated. I started an I-V for her to get her nutrients back. It might be a couple of days, but I'll be sending a nurse over in the morning to change the I-V. If she awakes and demands to take it out, let her, but make sure you keep her on the diet I've specified until she feels better." He handed him a paper. "It's a simple diet of soups and liquids. Nothing heavy or diary products. I've given her stitches to her nose and over her eye. Someone beat her pretty bad repeatedly. It wasn't just one time, but several times. Luckily there are no bones broken but she will need a lot of rest."
"That's understandable," he agreed.
"I'll make out a report for you. Whoever did this to her should be charged with something. There's even bit marks on her back and ..." he paused looking very disturbed. "She was violated in the back. It looks like this took place over a week ago, but I can't be sure."
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Love Like This
RomansaAngered that his wife would sleep with his brother, Ethan swore revenge. To his surprise, he becomes involved with the one person his wife never wanted him to get close to...her daughter, Nicole. Once Ethan leaves his wife penniless and then breaks...
