Chapter 27

Olivia felt like her entire body was in agony. Her lungs, her belly, her hands, and her knees hurt, and she felt so weak she did not know exactly where the pain started. After being dragged by John for a few steps, her knees buckled and she crashed onto the floor on her knees. Her red and swollen knees were already injured from kneeling too long on the rocks, so she crumbled abruptly and heavily onto the ground, the pain was excruciating. Olivia could not hold back her tears in pain, but she did not want to cry. She gritted her teeth tightly to stop herself from crying. She also did not cry out for John to stop. Then, John realized something was wrong and as he looked back, he saw how stubborn and pained Olivia was, and his heart tugged with pain. “Get up!” He ordered coldly. “I can’t.” “Olivia Larson, what is this show you’re putting on? Are you a damsel in distress? Get up!” John felt his temper rose. He yanked her arms harshly, not realizing that his action had caused blood