I was left trembling in pain and shock, unable to comprehend how someone could cause so much harm in one swift blow. The throbbing ache in my lower abdomen seemed to sear through my entire body, leaving me helpless and exposed. Tears welled up in my eyes as I struggled to catch my breath, the agony relentless and unrelenting. All I could think about was the searing pain that Bert had caused me, his cruel act forever etched in my memory.