Chapter 100 Fractured Ties and Desperate Truths Finished Elliots eyes were bloodshot , his chest rising and falling violently as he glared at David .
Gritting his teeth , he said , You ignored Lauries life and let her take the blame for a crime she didnt commit .
You let her endure unimaginable torment in prison .
Arent you afraid of facing retribution ? David trembled with rage , pointing a shaking finger at Elliot .
His voice quivered as he barked , You … How dare you speak to me like this ? Everything I did was for the sake of the Bennett familys reputation ! Lauren ? Shes a worthless girl , what does it matter if she had to sacrifice herself ? Sacrifice ? Elliot let out a bitter laugh .
Laurie was beaten in prison , her leg was broken , and she had one of her kidneys removed .
Doesnt that make you feel even a shred of guilt ? Doesnt your conscience bother you ? For a brief moment , Davids face stiffened at the mention of Lauren losing a kidney , but he quickly regained his composure .
She was always a troublemaker .
If she got beaten in prison , she probably brought it on herself .
As for losing a kidney , well , maybe she got hurt in a fight , and they had to remove it .
Serves her right .
Stop making a scene , David snapped .
The most important thing right now is securing the Bennett familys business deals .
Didnt I tell you to get Mr.
Brookers number ? Have you found it yet ? If you have , call him and set up a dinner meeting .
Elliot slowly stood up , his eyes filled with disappointment .
Dad , Ive always respected you and followed your lead .
But on this matter , I cant agree with you and I wont obey .
Im going to find out what really happened back then and clear Lauries name .
With that , he turned and walked away , his steps firm and resolute .
Stop right there ! David bellowed from behind him , furious .
If you dare to investigate , then dont bother calling me your father anymore and forget about having any say in the Bennett familys affairs ! Elliot ignored him .
His mind was focused on one thing finding Lauren , making things right , and clearing her name .
Just as Elliot was about to leave , Willow walked in carrying a thermos .
Her face lit up with a sweet smile as she spoke softly , Dad , I made you some chicken soup myself .
Only then did she notice Elliot standing there , his face grim with anger .
Recalling yesterdays events , a wave of anxiety washed over her .
But then she remembered how Elliot had defended her , and her nerves eased .
She smiled warmly at him .
Oh , youre here too , Elliot .
Would you like to join Dad for some soup ? Elliot said nothing .
His face remained dark as he stepped closer to Willow , grabbed her shoulders tightly , and stared at her with eyes full of accusation .
Lauries missing , are you happy now ? Willows face turned pale with fright at his sudden outburst .
Her voice trembled as she stammered , Elliot , I didnt … You still dare say you didnt ? Elliots voice was low and strained , as if he was forcing the words through clenched teeth .
Laurie was missing , and now youre the only daughter of the Bennett family .
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Chapter 100 Fractured Ties and Desperate Truths 49 % Finished Willow looked as though shed just suffered a huge injustice .
Tears welled up in her eyes as she choked out her defense .
David , how can you think that about me ? Weve been siblings for over twenty years .
Dont you know what kind of person I am ? In Elliots mind , Willow had always been a sweet , gentle and harmless little sister , kind hearted and pure .
It was because of that belief that hed always favored her .
When Elaine fell down the stairs and ended up in a coma , he hadnt doubted Willow for a second .
Instead , hed immediately pinned the blame on Lauren .
But everything that had happened yesterday was screaming at him , hed been wrong .
Although he had managed to stop Elaine from accusing Willow , anyone with half a brain could tell something was off .
With a sudden burst of anger , Elliot grabbed Elaine and shoved her hard against the wall .
The impact made her back throb with pain , and she let out a pained grunt .
Her tears streamed down in large droplets , and her eyes were filled with fear and helplessness .
Brother , youre hurting me , she whimpered .
Seeing his precious daughter being mistreated , Davids heart ached with rage .
Ignoring his own injuries , he struggled out of bed .
The sudden movement tugged at his wounds , making him hiss in pain , but he gritted his teeth and endured it With fury , he slapped Elliot hard across the face .
You little punk ! Let go of Willow right now ! Elliots head snapped to the side from the force of the slap .
Just then , Jeffrey walked in and saw the heated confrontation between the three of them .
Hed returned to the hospital after hearing that David and Alice had been injured , intending to check on Davids condition .
But instead , this chaotic scene greeted him .
Quick Ellio stepping in , Jeffrey grabbed Elliot and pulled him out of the ward , his tone firm with reproach .
your dads still hurt .
Why are you causing a scene here ? Elliots eyes were red as he fought to keep his emotions from boiling over .
With a strained voice , he briefly explained what had happened the day before .
Then , he added , Jeffrey , you know how weak Laurie is her leg isnt fully healed , shes already lost a kidney , and her healths been deteriorating .
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