The Heiress Revived from the Ashes Chapter 116 A Hollow Regret Finished Kenneth pulled out his phone and dialed his assistant .
Look into Felixs fiancée .
I want every detail you can find .
After hanging up , he sat on the hospital bed and thought of Lauren again .
Four or five days had already passed , yet there was still no news of her .
She had no money , to support , and was dragging that crippled body .
Where could she possibly gof He pressed a hand to his temple , feeling a dull ache forming .
After some hesitation , he called Elliot .
The phone was dialed , but no one answered .
His frown deepened , uncase settling in .
He redialed , growing more impatient with each attempt , but it was the same every time .
That damm Elliot .
He cant even pick up the phone ! Frustration boiled over as Kenneth threw his phone onto the bedside table .
At the Bennett Residence Elliot was drowning in alcohol , the sharp burn of alcohol was carving through his stomach like a sharp knife .
His insides twisted and turned , with waves of nausea clawing at his throat .
His whole body shook from the strain as he retched until nothing remained , doubling over the toilet .
Beads of sweat kept rolling down his forehead , a dry retching sound came from his throat .
Even after emptying his stomach , the pain didnt ease .
Stumbling out of the bathroom , he barely managed to drag himself to the couch .
He collapsed onto the cushions , his hands clasped tightly over his stomach , his voice barely above a whisper .
Laurie … my stomach hurts … medicine … Hearing the noise , David and Alice entered the room , only to be met with a complete mess .
Their eyes swept across the floor littered with empty bottles .
The strong stench of alcohol hung in the air .
On the couch , Elliot lay curled up on the sofa , his face as pale as a sheet , his lips void of color , appearing utterly vulnerable and forlorn .
Alices heart clenched as she rushed forward , gently pressing a hand against his forehead .
Elliot , how much did you drink ? , her voice filled with concern .
David , on the other hand , was far less sympathetic .
His expression darkened the moment he heard Elliot 1/3 Chapter 116 A Hollow Regret Finished That girl again .
Compared to illore , she was nothing .
Had not been for the fact that he needed her , he never would have taken her in from the orphanage eight years ago .
Someone like her belonged in the slums , scrubbing floors for a living .
Letting her grow up in an orphanage was already more mercy than she deserved .
If not for appearances , he wouldnt have minded selling her off to some backwater village to bear children .
The very thought of her made his patience snap .
Look at yourself, he snapped .
Drunk , useless , skipping work what the hell are you trying to do to yourself ? Elliot barely opened his eyes .
The sight of his parents urred in and out of focus .
A mix of emotions flickered across his face pain , guilt , and overwhelming helplessness .
Mom … Dad … I feel awful … His voice was hoarse , barels above a whisper .
Alices eyes turned red .
And you think we dont feel awful ? Look at what youre doing to yourself ! Elliot shut his eyes .
A single tear slipped down his check .
For the first time , he truly realized just how much he had taken Lauren for granted .
For three years , she had taken care of him , making sure his stomach never acted up .
After she was thrown in prison , the pain had come back At first , it was just an occasional discomfort .
Now , it was unbearable .
Still , he had kept drinking , as if punishing himself would somehow bring her back .
I was wrong … I was so wrong … His voice barely held any strength .
Alices heart ached as she patted his shoulder , her voice soft .
Alright , alright , dont blame yourself .
Shes always longed for family .
She wont truly abandon us .
Once she calms down , shell come back .
David , however , didnt share the sentiment .
That ungrateful girl nearly tore this family apart .
She hates us .
Shes never coming back .
But … I cant let her die just yet .
Her other kidney is still perfectly fine .
Who knows ? We might need it one day .
Masking his true thoughts , David forced a concerned expression .
Elliot , dont worry , Ill send people to look for her .
Shes got no money .
She wont have gotten far .
Elliot didnt respond .
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