Chapter 21 Dont Touch Me , Stay Away Were Done Forever Lucas noticed the wound on her forehead , his gaze filled with concern .
Youre hurt .
Lauren stared coldly at the ground , silent .
Who did this to you ? Tell me , Ill make them pay .
Lucass eyes narrowed , a dangerous glint flashing in them .
Youre hurt .
Lauren stared coldly at the ground , silent .
Who did this to you ? Tell me , Ill make them pay .
Lucass eyes narrowed , a dangerous glint flashing in them .
But to Lauren , his concern was laughable , He was the one who said hed protect her .
And he was the one who sent her to prison .
Five years ago , she had desperately hoped he would stand in court as her defense attorney .
But when the trial came , he sat across from her defending Willow .
Expressionless , he laid out every damning piece of evidence against her , each word like a blade slicing into her , pinning her to the pillar of shame .
Because of him , she lost her freedom , her dignity , her education , her future … She had trusted him once .
And he had stabbed her in the back .
That betrayal had nearly cost her her life .
How could she ever trust him again ? If Kenneth was the person she feared most , then Laicas was the one she despised the most They had spent more than a decade together , relying on each other .
How could he throw all of that away so easily !! She envied Willow .
Willow had also known the Bennett family for over a decade , yet they had been willing to sacrifice their own blood related daughter for her .
And he was the one who sent her to prison .
Five years ago , she had desperately hoped he would stand in court as her defense attorney .
But when the trial came , he sat across from her defending Willow .
Expressionless , he laid out every damning piece of evidence against her , each word like a blade slicing into her , pinning her to the pillar of shame .
Because of him , she lost her freedom , her dignity , her education , her future … She had trusted him once .
And he had stabbed her in the back .
That betrayal had nearly cost her her life .
How could she ever trust him again ? If Kenneth was the person she feared most , then Laicas was the one she despised the most They had spent more than a decade together , relying on each other .
How could he throw all of that away so easily !! She envied Willow .
Willow had also known the Bennett family for over a decade , yet they had been willing to sacrifice their own blood related daughter for her .
They wouldnt let Willow suffer even the slightest bit of harm .
Lucass face was heavy with guilt as he watched her remain distant and indifferent … Lauren , youre still mad at me , arent you ? Thad no choice back then .
Cant you forgive me ? I swear .
Ill never let you suffer again .
Lauren had no interest in his excuses .
She had already suffered for things that were never hers to bear No explanation could undo the damage .
Lucass face was heavy with guilt as he watched her remain distant and indifferent … Lauren , youre still mad at me , arent you ? Thad no choice back then .
Cant you forgive me ? I swear .
Ill never let you suffer again .
Lauren had no interest in his excuses .
She had already suffered for things that were never hers to bear No explanation could undo the damage .
Her leg would never heal .
Her left car was permanently deaf .
The kidney they took from her was never coming back .
These werent just scars they were facts , etched in blood .
How could she ever forgive the one who did this to her ? Lauren tried to pull her hand away , but Lucas held on too tightly .
Finally , she lifted her gaze to him .
Her eyes were cold , frozen over with an unshakable haired , The look in her eyes nearly knocked the air from his lungs , like an invisible hand squeezing his chest .
For a moment , he felt like he was drowning in the sheer loathing and detachment in her stare .
Let go , she said , her voice ice cold .
Her left car was permanently deaf .
The kidney they took from her was never coming back .
These werent just scars they were facts , etched in blood .
How could she ever forgive the one who did this to her ? Lauren tried to pull her hand away , but Lucas held on too tightly .
Finally , she lifted her gaze to him .
Her eyes were cold , frozen over with an unshakable haired , The look in her eyes nearly knocked the air from his lungs , like an invisible hand squeezing his chest .
For a moment , he felt like he was drowning in the sheer loathing and detachment in her stare .
Let go , she said , her voice ice cold .
Lucass grip instinctively tightened , his gaze locked onto her .
Lauren , let me take you to get your wound treated , okay ? His voice was soft , almost pleading .
To Lauren , it only made her disgust grow .
Did you not hear me ? I said , let go .
There was no warmth in her voice , only raw repulsion .
Chapter 21 Dont Touch Me .
Stay Away Were Done Forever It felt like thousands of needles stabbing into Lucass heart .
His lips trembled , struggling to form words Lauren ..
Finished Her name carmed all the regret and desperation he couldnt put into words.
He was begging her , pleading for even a shred of mercy But all it did was make her loathing deepen .
Lauren had reached her limit .
A flicker of madness flashed in her eyes .
Lauren , let me take you to get your wound treated , okay ? His voice was soft , almost pleading .
To Lauren , it only made her disgust grow .
Did you not hear me ? I said , let go .
There was no warmth in her voice , only raw repulsion .
Chapter 21 Dont Touch Me .
Stay Away Were Done Forever It felt like thousands of needles stabbing into Lucass heart .
His lips trembled , struggling to form words Lauren ..
Finished Her name carmed all the regret and desperation he couldnt put into words.
He was begging her , pleading for even a shred of mercy But all it did was make her loathing deepen .
Lauren had reached her limit .
A flicker of madness flashed in her eyes .
Suddenly , she yanked her head back then slammed it hard against the wall .
The wound on her forehead burst open , blood gushing out streaming down her face in a horrifying red mess .
The wound on her forehead burst open , blood gushing out streaming down her face in a horrifying red mess .
She turned to Lucas her bloodied face eerty calm , her voice unwavering Are you letting go or not ? Lucas stood frozen completely stunned by her self destructive act No Lauren lifted her head again and smashed it against the wall .
Bang Bang Bang The sickening sound of her skull himing the wall echoed down the hallway , each impact like a sledgehammer against Lucass heart His face went deathly pale .
His legs nearly gave out beneath him .
Youre insane .
he choked out , his voice shaking .
Youd rather hurt yourself than stay near me ? Lauren seemed possessed .
As long as he didnt let go , she would keep going Blood splattered onto the floor pooling at her feet .
His legs nearly gave out beneath him .
Youre insane .
he choked out , his voice shaking .
Youd rather hurt yourself than stay near me ? Lauren seemed possessed .
As long as he didnt let go , she would keep going Blood splattered onto the floor pooling at her feet .
Her face turned ghostly white from the blood loss Lucas was in agony , his soul writhing under the sight of her self intacted tomment Why do you hate yourself so much ? Why would you rather destroy yourself past to push me away His voice was hoarse , trembling He pulled her into his arms , holding her so tightly it was as if he wanted to merge her into himself Hate herself ! What a joke .
If loving her own body had ever done her any good would she be duld she be pled crippledt Either let me go , or Ill die right in front of you She thrashed in his grip , trying to throw herself at the wall again .
Her strength was fading fast , but her determination was unshakable .
Every struggle reopened her wounds .
Blood streamed down her forehead , dripping onto Lucass arm hot and scalding , like molten lava burning into his skin .
Lucas stared at her in horror .
Lauren stop fine .
If loving her own body had ever done her any good would she be duld she be pled crippledt Either let me go , or Ill die right in front of you She thrashed in his grip , trying to throw herself at the wall again .
Her strength was fading fast , but her determination was unshakable .
Every struggle reopened her wounds .
Blood streamed down her forehead , dripping onto Lucass arm hot and scalding , like molten lava burning into his skin .
Lucas stared at her in horror .
Lauren stop fine .
I let go .
I let go ? His hands slowly loosened .
But the pain of releasing her was unbearable .
like his heart was being devoured from the inside .
Lauren swayed without his support .
For a split second , Lucas instinctively reached out- But before he could touch her , she forced herself to stand , refusing to rely on him .
Dont touch me .
Stay away from me .
I let go ? His hands slowly loosened .
But the pain of releasing her was unbearable .
like his heart was being devoured from the inside .
Lauren swayed without his support .
For a split second , Lucas instinctively reached out- But before he could touch her , she forced herself to stand , refusing to rely on him .
Dont touch me .
Stay away from me .
Were done .
Forever Her voice was firm , final .
Each word was a chasm between them one he would never cross again .
Then , without another glance , she turned and limped away Finished 210 PM M Chapter 21 Dont Touch Me , Stay Away Were Done Forever Her steps were unsteady, each one like a broken drumbeat pounding against Lucass heart .
He didnt dare follow , yet he couldnt bear to leave her alone .
So he kept his distance , trailing behind her in silence .
Lauren didnt want to go home .
Forever Her voice was firm , final .
Each word was a chasm between them one he would never cross again .
Then , without another glance , she turned and limped away Finished 210 PM M Chapter 21 Dont Touch Me , Stay Away Were Done Forever Her steps were unsteady, each one like a broken drumbeat pounding against Lucass heart .
He didnt dare follow , yet he couldnt bear to leave her alone .
So he kept his distance , trailing behind her in silence .
Lauren didnt want to go home .
If she did , shed only be met with the Bennett familys endless scorn.
She found a bench outside the hospital and sat down , staring blankly at the cars passing by Lucas stood nearby , watching her .
The blood on her forehead was so vivid , it hurt his eyes .
Then , suddenly , he stopped a woman passing by and whispered something to her .
The woman looked surprised but nodded and quickly walked away .
A few moments later , she returned with a small bag in her hands .
She approached Lauren and said softly , Miss , youre bleeding a lot .
Let me help you .
Lauren glanced at the bag disinfectant , cotton swabs , bandages .
Something stirred in her heart .
She glanced over her shoulder .
She found a bench outside the hospital and sat down , staring blankly at the cars passing by Lucas stood nearby , watching her .
The blood on her forehead was so vivid , it hurt his eyes .
Then , suddenly , he stopped a woman passing by and whispered something to her .
The woman looked surprised but nodded and quickly walked away .
A few moments later , she returned with a small bag in her hands .
She approached Lauren and said softly , Miss , youre bleeding a lot .
Let me help you .
Lauren glanced at the bag disinfectant , cotton swabs , bandages .
Something stirred in her heart .
She glanced over her shoulder .
Lucas quickly ducked out of sight .
Lauren scanned the area but didnt see him .
Only then did she give the woman a faint smile .
Thank you , From a hidden spot , Lucas watched as Lauren quietly sat there , letting the stranger tend to her wound .
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Lauren scanned the area but didnt see him .
Only then did she give the woman a faint smile .
Thank you , From a hidden spot , Lucas watched as Lauren quietly sat there , letting the stranger tend to her wound .
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