Chapter 31 Chains of Blood and Pain Hearing what David said , Marilyn trembled with anger .
As biological parents , failing to protect their own daughter and losing her at birth was undeniably their fault .
They could adopt another daughter to ease the pain of losing their own child But what about Ms.
Bennett She ended up in an orphanage , enduring who knows how much hardship just to make it to fifteen Finally , she returned home , hoping for some peace and stability .
But those three years were nothing short of a nightmare .
She managed to get into Northcrest University , yet there wasnt even a simple celebration .
Instead , she was framed and thrown in prison .
When she got out , she was skin and bones , her leg crippled , clear evidence of the abuse and beatings she must have endured behind bars .
And now , after finally surviving her release , she had to face yet another round of torment from this twisted family .
Normally , Willow couldnt stand birds nest soup , she called it bird spit and wouldnt touch the stuff .
But now that there was only one bowl left , meant for Ms.
Bennett , suddenly Willow wanted it .
Theres no way Mr.
David and Madam Alice didnt know Willow hated birds nest soup .
They knew , yet they still chose to favor her .
completely ignoring the fact that their eldest daughter had lost a finger and was still in the hospital That poor girl must have the worst luck imaginable to have been born into the Bennett family .
As a mother herself , she couldnt even imagine , if her own daughter had been put through something like that , it would break her heart .
The mix of sympathy for Lauren and anger toward Bennett family boiled inside her , overwhelming her with emotion .
Marilyn nearly dumped the scalding hot food from the thermal container right onto Davids cruel , arrogant face .
But her daughter needed money for school , and she relied on her job with the Bennett family .
Gritting her teeth , Marilyn .
lowered her gaze and swallowed her anger Willows eyes gleamed with malice , and no matter how hard she tried , she couldnt hide the smug smile tugging at her lips .
She didnt even like birds nest soup , but shed sooner feed it to a dog than let Lauren have a single bite .
Did Marilyn feel bad for Lauren ? Well , today shed make sure that meddling old hag lost her job because of Lauren , then theyd see if she still cared about Lauren or if shed start worrying about herself .
With that thought in mind , Willow opened her mouth , ready to stir the pot .
Just then , a loud bang echoed through the room , startling all four people inside .
Their hearts racing , they instinctively turned to look ; a shattered vase lay scattered across the floor in the middle of the living room .
Standing on the second floor landing was Elliot , his expression cold and unyielding as he stared directly at Willow .
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Caught under his piercing gaze , a flicker of panic flashed across Willows face .
She quickly wiped away the smug grin been wearing moments ago .
dib Elliot shot her a frosty glare before stepping onto the staircase .
Each step he took carried a powerful intensity , his presence commanding the room .
His aura was overwhelming ; even David and Alice stood frozen , momentarily intimidated .
With each steady , forceful step , Elliot seemed to pound the floor like a hammer , tightening the tension in the air .
He stopped right in front of Willow .
Without a word or hesitation , he snatched the bowl of birds nest soup from her hands .
12:28 PM D Chapter 31 Chains of Blood and Pain The bowl shattered , sending shards flying and soup splattering in every direction .
Ah ! Willow screamed in shock at his sudden outburst , clutching tightly to Alices waist .
What were you just laughing about ? Elliots sharp gaze locked onto Willows face .
Well ? Speak up ! Willow trembled even harder .
Elliot … I wasnt laughing .
Alice , both startled and furious , snapped , Elliot , have you lost your mind? Youre scaring Willow ! +8 Pearls Elliot stared directly into his mothers eyes .
Mom , is Willow the only one you care about ? Isnt Lauric your daughter too ? Last night , you pushed her so hard she felt like the only way to repay you for giving birth to her was to cut off her own finger But it doesnt seem like you care at all ! Alices face paled at his words .
Stammering , she muttered , I … Of course I care … Her voice was so faint , like a whisper carried by the wind , utterly unconvincing .
Elliot roared , If you really care , then why , knowing full well that Willow doesnt even like birds nest soup , would you still give it to her instead of saving it for Laurie ? Lauries skin and bones right now , Mom .
Cant you see that ? Dont you know who actually needs the nutrition more ? Do you have any idea what Laurie has lost ? Its not just a finger … theres also ….
His voice faltered , choking back the words .
The memory of what Jeffrey had told him last night , that Lauries left kidney was missing , stabbed at his heart like a knife .
Lauries only twenty three .
Shes to young … Five years in prison , a broken leg and now shes lost a kidney .
Her future , can see how hopeless it is from here .
Elliots bloodshot eyes burned with anguish .
Mom , Laurie is your own flesh and blood .
Cant you just show her a little kindness ! Just ..
pity her , for once ? Alice stood frozen , speechless .
Guilt washed over her face , and tears began to spill down her cheeks Thats enough ! David suddenly barked , his expression dark and thunderous .