"I won't do it again," he said.
"I won't do it again."
Five words, spoken softly and with a plain tone, yet they were James Black's promise, his protection for her.
For a moment, Jane Sampson's tears almost fell from her eyes.
Even she could barely remember how many years it had been since anyone had said those words to her, "I won't do it again."
"I won't let you be wronged, to yield, or to give in to anyone ever again."
Those words, which struck directly at her heart, were exactly what James had said, precisely what he had given her.
Jane's nose felt sour; today would probably be a day she'd never forget for the rest of her life. No matter when she and James might divorce in the future, she would never forget today.
In the daytime, Bright Sampton's words made her realize that people knew of her feigned strength, and they felt sorry for her.
