Chapter 114 Lauren Strikes Back до Even now that she was out , he still wouldnt let her go .
Chapter 113 Kenneth Crosses the Line Finished Laurens heart thundered in her chest .
She clutched the fabric of her shirt so tightly that her nails nearly pierced her skin .
Felixs voice came low and firm .
My fiancée .
The moment those words hit her cars , Laurens heart went wild beating so fast it felt like it might burst right out of her throat .
She pressed even closer against Felixs chest , and there was his strong , steady heartbeat thumping right against her cheek , syncing with her own erratic one in a strange kind of rhythm .
The air around them shifted , suddenly thick with tension .
It was like everything stopped moving even sound .
All that remained was the sharp rhythm of their breaths and the heavy beat of their hearts .
Kenneths expression froze .
That smooth smile of his filtered and turned stiff .
But he kept staring at Lauren , eyes scanning her with more intensity .
The longer he looked , the more convinced he became that she was someone he knew .
The feeling wouldnt let go .
Finally , he couldnt keep it in .
So this is Mr.
Brookers fiancée .
A pleasure .
Im Kenneth .
Lauren froze , clinging to Felix .
She didnt dare speak not even a whisper .
If she did , Kenneth would recognize her voice in an instant .
Felixs eyes narrowed , danger flickering behind them .
My fiancée isnt feeling well .
She wont be able to say hello , Mr.
Kenneth .
Without missing a beat , he slipped one arm under Lauren and lifted her effortlessly into his She instinctively looped her arms around his neck , her face buried tightly into his chest .
In one smooth move , Felix used his free hand to open the car door .
s arms .
Kenneth stepped forward , clearly trying to get a look at who Felix was holding .
But Lauren kept her face .
completely hidden , giving him no chance to see .
A second later , Felix gently set her down in the back seat .
He leaned in close , his upper body hovering directly above her .
They were so close now close enough that she could feel his breath against her neck , warm and steady .
It sent a jolt through her chest and her heart began to race all over again .
Her face flushed with heat .
Her wide eyes were filled with panic and confusion .
Felix leaned in even closer and spoke softly near her ear .
Dont worry .
Ive got you .
His voice was calm , warm , and sure like a lifeline .
And just like that , something in Laurens panicked heart began to settle .
Felix straightened up , stepped out of the car , and shut the door behind him with a solid thud .
ww 1/3 20:16 Fri , Mar 28 BBW Chapter 113 Kenneth Crosses the Line Finished Then he turned to face Kenneth , and his expression tuned icy like a knife slicing through the cold night .
Mr.
Kenneth , if theres nothing else , Ill be leaving now He moved toward the drivers side .
kenneths eyes stayed locked on the car door , a flash of unwillingness breaking through his otherwise calm demeanor .
He couldnt see a thing through the tinted glass , but his ut told him exactly who was in that car .
It has to be Lauren , Suddenly , he stepped forward and yanked the door open .
A rush of cold air swept into the car .
Inside , Lauren flinched in fear , her body curling in on itself .
Kenneth leaned in , trying to get a look at her face but before he could even focus , Felixs fist slammed into his jaw .
Kenneth stumbled back several steps , catching himself just in time .
He wiped the corner of his mouth and saw blood on his fingers .
He was part of the Gray family Hoverdales elite .
He was used to people treating him with nothing but respect .
No one had ever dared hit him in public .
Sure , he knew Felix was the bossman to the Brooker family in Balewood , someone not to mess with .
But getting punched in the face like that ? That was too much .
Rage took over .
He charged forward and landed a punch on Felix .
Felix didnt hold back either .
He hit back without missing a beat .
Lauren clung to the edge of the car door , her fingers digging in so hard they turned white .
Her eyes stayed , locked on Felix and Kenneth as they fought , the sound of fists slamming into flesh hitting her like hammer blows to the chest .
Her heart was racing .
This is all my fault .
If it werent for me , Mr.
Brooker wouldnt be getting hurt right now .
From the very first time she saw Felix , she could tell he wasnt like the other spoiled heirs from wealthy families .
He was different refined and thoughtful .
When shed choked on cigarette smoke , hed apologized right away and after that , he never lit another cigarette around her .
When shed tried to take her own life , hed stopped her and even handed her a bottle of wine worth 70,000 dollars without a second thought .
When she nearly died from alcohol pois he rushed her to the hospital and paid for everything .
She never believed he wanted anything from her .
She had no money , no beauty , and was constantly sick .
There was nothing about her that someone like Felix would need .
The only reason he treated her so well was because he was a truly decent person someone with real 2/3 Chapter 113 Kenneth Crosses the Line compassion .
And now that same person was being punched by a n Guilt twisted in her chest and underneath it , a burn When she was in prison , he made sure she suffered .
260 Chapter 113 Kenneth Crosses the Line compassion .
And now that same person was being punched by a man Guilt twisted in her chest and underneath it , a burning When she was in prison , he made sure she suffered .
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And now that same person was being punched by a maniac like Kenneth because of her .
Guilt twisted in her chest and underneath it , a burning hatred for Kenneth took root .
When she was in prison , he made sure she suffered .
* 260 Finished He knew she wasnt the one who put Elaine in a coma .
But that didnt stop him from hunting her down like it was personal .
And now , he was attacking Felix right in front of her ke he owned the world .
Laurens mind reeled with flashes of every memory she had with Felix .
She mightve been afraid of Kenneth terrified , even but her hatred was stronger now .
Strong enough to drown the fear .
Her eyes darted around the car in a frenzy until she sported a wrench sitting in the corner .
She grabbed it without thinking , threw the door open , and stepped out behind Kenneth .
Just as Kenneth raised his hand for another blow .
Lauren didnt hesitate .
She brought the wrench down with everything she had , slamming it straight into the back of his head .
Kenneth was hit with a wave of searing pain .
Everything went black as he lost control and hit the ground hard .
Lauren stood frozen , staring at him .
Blood spread quickly beneath his head , and in that moment , all the fire and rage inside her vanished reason came crashing back .
Her hands were shaking so badly she couldnt hold onto the wrench anymore .
It slipped from her grip and hit the pavement with a loud clang .
Her eyes were wide with fear .
Her teeth chattered .
Her Ups had gone ghost white from shock .
Her knees buckled .
She could barely stay upright .
If Felix hadnt moved quickly and caught her , she wouldve collapsed right then and there .
There was a time when she hadnt feared drawing blood from the Bennett family .
Shed been so broken , so desperate , that dying with them had felt like peace .
Back then , her world was pure darkness .
No future .
No reason to keep going .
She hadnt cared what it cost .
But now … everything had changed .
She knew she had real talent with embroidery .
Her work had value .
Her future wasnt bleak anymore .
She could use that gift to earn a living , to rewrite her story and to give Marilyn and Mia a life filled with comfort and dignity .
And once youve tasted even the faintest trace of hope who would choose death ? Mr.
Brooker , am I … am I going to jail ? I dont want to go back … 1/3 Chapter 114 Lauren Strikes Back She would rather die than ever step foot in that place again .
OK 79 % Finished Felix spoke in a low , calming voice .
Dont worry .
Ive got this .
Just get in the car Lauren nodded , her whole body still shaking , and slipped into the passenger seat .
Felix called 911 and then stood silently next to Kenneth waiting He didnt leave until the ambulance had taken Kennethaway .
Then he got back in the car and drove Lauren home .
The car pulled slowly into the garage at the Brooker vi Lauren sat there , still tense , her emotions all over the pace .
Felix glanced at her and didnt say a word .
He didnt rush her .
He just stayed in fils seat , keeping her company .
It took a long while before Lauren finally began to calm down .
She looked over at him , her voice unsteady .
Mr.
Brooker , I mean it if something happens to Kenneth , Ill take the blame .
I wont drag you into it .
Felix turned and met her eyes .
There was a quiet sigh in his breath , and his voice was soft .
I told you .
Dont worry .
Ive got this .
Tears spilled from Laurens eyes right then and there .
No one had ever said anything like that to her before .
Even if it was just meant to comfort her , it filled her with warmth and left her deeply moved .
Felix wasnt exactly used to comforting girls .
He didnt know what to say , so he just grabbed a few tissues from the box on the passenger seat and handed them to her .
Come on , dont cry .
If Grandma sees your eyes all red and puffy , shell get worried .
Laurens tears slowed immediately .
She thought of Madam Kate kind , loving , always checking on her with the gentlest voice , treating her like family .
If she saw Lauren like this , there was no way she wouldnt worry .
Lauren took the tissues quickly and wiped her face .
She inhaled deeply a few times , forcing herself to hold back the rest of the tears .
Then she looked up and gave Felix a small smile .
It wasnt a strong smile it was thin and shaky , worn down by everything she was feeling .
There was tiredness in it .
A little fear too .
Felix saw right through it .
He knew her thoughts were still stuck on Kenneth the blood , the fall , the impact .
Unless she got word that Kenneth was okay , she wouldnt be able to relax , not even for a second .
With a sigh , he picked up his phone and called Josh .
He asked him to head to the hospital and find out how Kenneth was doing .
Neither of them said a word .
The car was silent , the air between them weighed down with tension .
2/3 Finished Fri , Mar 28 Chapter 114 Lauren Strikes Back After about fifteen minutes , Felixs phone rang .
It was Josh .
He answered and put it on speaker .
Mr.
Brooker , Kenneth has a mild concussion .
Hes going to be fine .
No danger to his life .
Once the call ended , Felix turned to Lauren .
Feel better now ? Lauren gave a small nod .
A flicker of relief finally crossed her face .
Thank you , Mr.
Brooker .
Felix smiled warmly .
Think youre ready to get out of the car ? Lauren gave another small nod , this time a little embarrassed .
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