Chapter 29 My Sister … They Took One of Her Kidneys .
Finished Marilyn glanced at the operating room , her eyes full of sorrow and helplessness .
Miss Lauren was beaten by Mr.
Bennett Elliot had already noticed the bruises covering Laurens body .
The deep red wells from the belt stood out starkly against her pale , fragile skin .
But all of his focus had been on her severed finger .
Compared to that , the bruises hadnt seemed as urgent .
He closed his eyes and took a deep breath , trying to steady himself .
Why did my father hit her ? Marilyn hesitated .
It wasnt that she didnt want to tell him .
She just wasnt sure he would believe her .
But if she didnt say anything now , Willow would twist the truth and feed Elliot a version that suited her .
Finally , she spoke .
Miss Willow claimed that Miss Lauren pushed her down the stairs .
Mr.
Bennett was furious and beat Miss Lauren with a belt She noticed Elliots brows furrowing a sign that he was about to blame Lauren .
Marilyn quickly added , Sir , forgive me for speaking out of turn , but I dont believe Miss Lauren would do something like that .
Think about it .
She knew both Mr.
and Mrs.
Bennett were home .
Does she look like someone whos stupid enough to throw herself into danger like that ! Willow doesnt even have a scratch , but look at Miss Lauren covered in bruises , beaten so badly that it hurts just to look at her Marilyns eyes turned red as she wiped at the corners of them .
Elliot clenched his fists tightly .
Lauren was hurt so badly that even he couldnt deny feeling distressed .
But Willow had always been obedient and well behaved .
He couldnt imagine her lying .
And Lauren did have a history As if sensing his hesitation .
Marilyn sighed .
Sir , you and Madam seem to have already made up your minds about Miss Lauren … Before she could finish , Elliot shot her a cold glare .
Marilyn , youre overstepping His gaze was sharp enough to make Marilyns heart tremble .
She immediately fell silent .
She had let her emotions get the better of her .
She should have known better than to speak againsther employers .
But tonight was too cruel Even as an outsider , watching Lauren suffer like that had made her heart ache .
And yet , the Bennett family they were completely heartless .
Elliot was too restless to sit still .
He stood up and paced back and forth outside the emergency room .
Time dragged on Eventually , the doors finally swung open , and a doctor walked out .
Elliot rushed forward .
Jeffrey , how is my sister ! Jeffrey removed his mask , his expression unreadable .
He turned to Marilyn .
Take her to the recovery ward .
Marilyn nodded and carefully wheeled Lauren away , Now , it was just Jeffrey and Elliot Chapter 29 My Sister .
They Took One of Her Kidneys Finished Jeffreys brows furrowed deeply .
Her injuries look worse than they are .
The wounds are mostly superficial , and her finger has been reattached .
Itll take time , but she should recover Elliot exhaled sharply , relief flooding through him .
But Jeffreys expression didnt case .
That uneasy look on his face made Elliots heart tighten again .
Why do you look like that ? What arent you telling me ? Jeffrey hesitated .
Elliots patience snapped .
Spit it out ! Jeffrey took a deep breath .
His tone was heavy , as if the words themselves were too much to bear When I was treating her injuries , I noticed an old scar on her lower back .
Elliots gaze sharpened instantly .
to say wasnt simple .
He knew Jeffrey too well .
If he was hesitating this much , then whatever he was about to say w Just say it Jeffrey swallowed .
Elliot .
Her left kidney is missing .
Based on the scarring , Id estimate it was removed about a year ago- when she was still in prison .
Elliot felt as if his head had just exploded .
His ears rang , his vision blurred , and for a moment , he forgot how to breathe.
His entire body turned rigid as he stared at Jeffrey , his face frozen in shock .
Thats thats not possible .
His voice was hoarse .
Jeffrey remained silent .
Elliot clenched his jaw .
Thats impossible .
She was in prison how the hell could she have lost a kidney ? That doesnt make any sense ! Jeffrey didnt argue Instead , he took out hus phone and pulled up a photo .
He handed it to Elliot .
The image on the screen showed Laurens lower back ; the jagged scar stretched across where her kidney should have been .
The skin around it was rough and discolored , the scar tissue thick and uneven .
The sight of it sent a violent shudder through Elliots body .
His sister .
His sister had been cut open and had her kidney stolen .
Elliots knees nearly buckled .
His body swayed as he stumbled back , barely catching himself against the wall .
Jeffrey quickly reached out to steady him .
Elliot , breathe .
But Elliot couldnt It felt like Something had wrapped around his throat , squeezing tighter and tighter .
Chapter 29 My Sister They Took One of Her Kidneys He had thought she would suffer .
But he never imagined .
Never in his worst nightmares did he think she would be mutilated .
His hands curled into trembling fists , his knuckles turning bone white .
Rage so deep , so all consuming , it nearly choked him .
Someone had done this to his sister .
Someone had taken her kidney .
And they had done it right under his nose .
He gritted his teeth .
his voice like ice .
Jeffrey .
go check on my sister .
Jeffrey hesitated .
And you ? Elhots face was devoid of emotion Im going to find out who the hell did this to her .
Jeffrey patted his shoulder before walking off .
Elliot stayed rooted in place , his mind a chaotic mess .
After what felt like an eternity , he turned on his heel and left the hospital .
He got into his car and sat there in the dark , gripping the steering wheel so tightly that his fingers ached .
A cigarette dangled from his lips , the tiny ember glowing in the darkness .
The memories started piecing together .
Michael had once found records that Lauren had been taken to a hospital a year ago .
And shortly after that , she was transferred to another prison cell Finished If she had been forced to undergo an organ removal , it made sense .
She would have been too weak to endure more beatings .
That was why they had moved her .
It all made sense now .
And it made Elliot feel sick His breath came out ragged .
He yanked out his phone and dialed Michael .
Michael .
I need you to dig deeper into Laurens medical records from a year ago .
Find out which hospital she was taken to , who took her , who she interacted with everything .
I want every single detail .
He ended the call .
Another cigarette .
Then another .
He had no idea how long he sat there , just smoking , his thoughts running wild .
Finally , he forced himself out of the car and went back into the hospital .
Standing outside Laurens room , he hesitated .
Then- He heard d Jeffreys voice .
Chapter 29 My Sister .
They Took One of Her Kidneys Youre awake ? How are you feeling A long silence .
Then Jeffrey sighed .
Every time I see you , youre covered in wounds .
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