Bigamy (Ace x Reader x Sabo) -Complete-

Chapter 31: Forgiveness

You accelerate through the cuts exceedingly distressed by the news of Ace's condition. Lyn had messeged you to call seconds ago to which you speedily dial back waiting for her to pick up.

"(Y/n)?" She asked first in a surprised tone.

"What happened?" You demanded. Your voice near a crack on the verge of tears.

"Calm down. You sound strained? He's fine. He's resting in his room. I just need you to get here safely before I can tell you the rest. I'm in a rush myself and it's best you see for yourself." You gape. She asked you to call back and is only leaving you with just little info? Something was up, and if being there is better to understand so be it. At least the latest information has your mind resting a little easier. You're just glad everything is fine including yourself. Running all of those stops back there could have gotten you in jail. Lucky for you, this town is pretty mellow.

"Okay. I'll be there in five." You end the call, lock the phone progressing to your destination pondering on what exactly happened.

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You barge into the New Gate's front, the screen door slamming shut on it's own. Lyn stood near the entrance as if checking off a list of items in her purse until the slam of the door brought her back to Earth. She gave a faint smile delighted to see you in the flesh. It's been exactly a year for as well.

"Lyn, what happened? Where is Ace?" You're greeted with a long, tight hug. You stiffen by the action.

"You're here. You're back." She whispered in a disheartening voice. You hug back a little too late as she pulls away to take a good look at you. "Sorry I just didn't think you'd show up. It's been so long." She sniffles as if she held back some tears. You felt bad for not visiting sooner.

"I know. My bad." You shrug a bit guilty. You return to the topic of Ace. "So what happened to Ace? You said he's been hospitalized." You quote.

"Ah, right! Ace was hospitalized for a fever, but the doctors managed to lower it. Once in the clear we brought him home. He's been sick since last night." You sigh with great relief.

"That's good. I thought it was something serious like he fell off the roof, broke an arm or something." Lyn frowns realizing you have not been informed of the dire consequence when the boys are ill.

"It is a serious thing. I take it they've never been sick when they were around you. It makes sense. This only happens when they forget to take care of themselves like over exerting their bodies, mentally unaware of their condition until they collapse." The fear you held moments ago returning to the brunette's point questioning if, Ace has been doing any of the listings? Did you somehow break him? No. He has no right to feel that way after his betrayal; though you did pray that he somehow pay. Never did you wish anything like this. You're all about little things, never the worst. Then again this wouldn't be the first time this has happened. It seems without you he's just a hollowed out man which is quite flattering having witnessed it the first time and yet your heart panged over the thought. "In this case, Ace has been depressed over the break up. He's somewhat recovered using his fight club as therapy." Your eyes widen in shock. You knew he had a hobby in fighting, but did not know in what. You assumed it was boxing.