Chapter 157 Punches , Pouts , and Propriety Felix said , Its done .
Joshs mood brightened again .
Brooker , in my eyes , youre the most handsome man in the world .
Keep it down , or youre going back to the office for overtime .
Josh quickly covered his mouth , scurrying after Felix The night was deep , ink like darkness thickly splattered across the sky .
Neon lights flowed over the black Rolls Royce , and as Felix approached , the driver crisply opened the door , bowing slightly with deep respect , waiting for Felix to get in .
Felix , holding Lauren , his crystal cufflinks shimmering in the night , Lauren cuddled in his arms like a weary e Suddenly , a dark figure tore through the champagne colored light .
The mans fist , carrying a chilling wind , stopped just inches from Felixs nose , intercepted by Josh , The sound of bones misaligning made the man groan in pain , Josh holding him down , immobile .
Felix ! the man struggled and roared , We , the Bennetts , have no quarrel with you .
Why did you have someone break my parents legs and send my sister to jail ? What are you up to ? Felix narrowed his eyes , finally recognizing the disheveled man as Elliot Elliot , his suit as crumpled as dried salted vegetables , his hair a mess above his forehead , his face rugged with stubble , looked particularly worn and haggard .
Dark circles under his eyes looked as though hed been punched , his eyes bloodshot Lauren was startled by the sudden noise ; she stirred in Felixs arms , her long eyelashes trembling , slowly opening her eyes .
still blurry and confused from sleep .
When she saw the tense scene before her and realized she was in Felixs tight embrace , a blush swept over her cheeks , and she said , somewhat embarrassed , Mr.
Brooker , put me down , please Felixs arms suddenly emptied .
He frowned slightly , displeasure flashing in his deep eyes as he looked coldly at Elliot , the disturber , his gaze icing over .
Elliot , seeing Lauren , first flashed a look of surprise , which quickly vanished , replaced by anger .
He remembered drowning his sorrows in alcohol daily after Laurens disappearance , ending up in the hospital with a perforated stomach from excessive drinking After being discharged , he was wandering aimlessly , tormented by the memory of Laurens awards and acceptance letters from prestigious universities cluttering the storage room .
He hated himself for ruining Laurens life .
Over the past month , he tortured himself , using nearly masochistic means to atone , but he never imagined Lauren had already climbed up high with Felix .
Compared to a month ago , Lauren looked significantly healthier , her cheeks fuller and rosy , dressed in a high end gown intimately held by Felix a sight that pained his eyes .
During her disappearance , she must have been quite comfortable , he thought bitterly , while he was left in the dark , worrying like a fool Lauren ! His voice was hoarse with emotion , raspy and harsh as sandpaper on rough wood .
Your parents legs were broken by the Brooker family , and theyre still in the hospital , and here you are with him .
Do you even consider us family anymore ? Lauren looked at Elliot quietly , her gaze as calm as a deep lake, unrippled .
Family ? Did I ever really have one ? Her voice was soft , yet it dropped like a bomb , echoing through the silent night with a piercing force .
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managing to say , Laurie , family ties cant be cut easily .
Any grievances you have can be resolved at home .
Finished Lauren remained unmoved , her voice as cold as ice in the night , chilling to the bone , Going back to the Bennetts means .
nothing but bearings .
When have you ever seen my struggles , or thought about resolving issues peacefully ? Her eyes revealed deep disgust , as if looking at something revolting The Bennetts are always full of righteousness , judging me from their moral high ground , yet never reflecting on their own faults .
Ive been deceived by you , not once or twice , but for three years .
I kept trusting you , giving you chances , only to end up in jail .
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