Chapter 156 Stitches in Time .
She glared fiercely at Felix , her eyes seemingly shouting .
If you cant speak well , dont open your mouth and save yourself the embarrassment .
Yet Felix appeared oblivious , his expression calm , his tone indifferent as he continued , Im punishing you to redo the embroidery ; if you dont finish , you wont leave the Brookers Villa Lauren was stunned , looking up at Felix with eyes misty with tears , bright yet pitiful .
Such a gaze slightly heated Felix ; he loosened his dark patterned tie , his Adams apple rolling under the black silk in a dangerously alluring curve .
Kate caught on , her heart bursting with glee .
That little rascal finally got smart , knowing how to keep Laurie here with this trick , she thought , not wasting her efforts .
Though the reasoning was far fetched , Felix was never one to reason .
He addressed Lauren , How does that sound , Ms.
Bennett ? This punishment was hardly a punishment for Lauren .
At the Brookers Villa , she was well fed , well attended , with a large , well lit bedroom and her own embroidery room to herself .
She was never disturbed while working , and the entire household respected her .
It was the life she had always dreamed of .
Okay , she responded softly , her voice slightly husky , with a hint of barely noticeable delight .
Felixs lips curved slightly , a subtle eyebrow raise revealing his inner glee .
The girl is as gullible as ever He squinted at Lauren , his gaze devouring her as if to consume her entirely , while Kate watched , inwardly clicking her tongue .
No one knew better than she the kind of man her grandson was .
In front of Felix , the sly old fox , Lauren was as innocent as a lamb likely to be completely taken advantage of , yet still thinking of Felix as a kind hearted man .
After exchanging a few pleasantries , Felix was whisked away by a group of suit clad men to discuss some arcane business matters .
Kate looked at Lauren with a fondness , Laurie , you must be hungry after the long day .
Go have something to eat , talk to whoever you like , ignore those you dont .
Just follow your heart .
And , no alcohol , she added with a tone like she was reminding her most cherished granddaughter , warm and full of affection .
Lauren nodded obediently , grabbed a juice , and slowly walked to the balcony .
The night had already fallen ; the dark sky was like a vast sheet of black silk , heavily draped overhead , sparsely dotted with dim stars .
The night breeze , carrying a hint of coolness , lightly brushed her hair .
She stood there quietly , as if merging with the tranquil night , her weariness and worries gradually dissipating .
Still , her head buzzed persistently , like a hive of activity inside .
It was a constant ringing in her ears , ever since she had been brutally beaten by Casey and his cohorts , causing her hearing to deteriorate .
After finishing her juice , she pulled up a chair and sat down , her arms weakly resting on the balcony railing , her head leaning on her arms .
A wave of fatigue swept over her , and she slowly closed her eyes , soon slipping into a light sleep After some time , Felix finished his socializing and glanced back unintentionally , spotting the curled up figure on the balcony .
The dim light cast on her , outlining her slender silhouette .
Felixs gaze softened immediately , and he walked towards her uncontrollably .
Chapter 156 Stitches in Time Finished Her cheeks were slightly reddened from lying down for so long , her eyebrows slightly furrowed , as if even in her sleep she was not at peace .
Felix took off his jacket and draped it over Lauren .
Then , he gently leaned down , lifted her horizontally , his actions tender as if afraid to wake her .
Lauren stirred lightly in her sleep , as if feeling the warmth , and snuggled closer into his arms .
Watching her like this , Felixs lips involuntarily lifted into a smile .
Josh , seeing this , sported a gossip laden grin .
Brooker , you seem to be caring more and more for Ms.
Do you like her ? Felix paused , looking at Joshs grinning face , Your bonus this month , gone .
Joshs smile vanished instantly , his face turning sour , Why ? Because , you talk too much .
JJosh couldnt believe it .
Brooker had to be so authoritarian , Quickly catching up to Felix , Josh rubbed his hands together , looking ingratiating .
Brooker , could you maybe reimburse me for my socks ? Felix , recalling Kenneths embarrassing moment with the smelly socks , a hint of amusement appeared in his stern eyes , feeling particularly pleased .