Chapter 42 The Gilded Cage Compared to Marilyns emotional outburst .
Laurens look at Lucas was icy and detached .
Five years in prison and the ten stabs I just received does that make up for the fifteen years you took care of me in the orphanage ? Lucas was completely devastated by Laurens ruthlessness , No , this wasnt how it was supposed to be .
This wasnt how it was supposed to end .
I had only come here to check on her and take care of her .
How had it turned out like She was the girl I had protected and cherished for over a decade .
like this ? When he remained silent , Lauren threw the fruit knife at his feet .
If Mr.
Lucas isnt satisfied yet , pick up the knife .
Ill let you stab me as many times as you want until youre satisfied .
Lucass lips trembled violently .
His eyes were fixed on the bloody wound on Laurens shoulder , the crimson blood like at sharp sword piercing his heart .
His throat felt blocked , as if something was stuck there .
He wanted to speak , but no words came out .
Deep , excruciating pain engulfed him .
He had imagined reuniting with Lauren countless times .
He had thought that despite the hardships , they would eventually find their way back to each other and continue to support each other .
But now , everything had spun out of control He was terrified , terrified of facing this version of Lauren , filled with hatred , terrified of the endless coldness in her eyes .
He no longer had the courage to stand there and face her .
With great difficulty , he turned around , his steps unsteady and frantic , as if he were fleeing for his life .
As Lucas walked away .
Lauren seemed to deflate , her tense body suddenly losing its strength .
She slowly collapsed backwards .
Ms.
Bennett ! Marilyn cried out in panic , her voice filled with desperation Doctor , Doctor ! Help ! When Lauren woke up , she was no longer in the hospital .
She looked around , taking in the pink , princess themed decor of the room .
For a moment , she couldnt figure out where she She sat up abruptly , the movement tugging at the wound on her shoulder .
She couldnt suppress a small moan .
After enduring the sharp pain , she looked down at her shoulder .
The wound had been treated , wrapped in white bandages with a faint trace of blood seeping through .
Lauren got out of bed and went straight to the door .
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When she opened it , she realized that she was back in the Bannett Residence .
The room she was in had once been Elliots bedroom , although it had apparently been redecorated into a princess style room at some point .
Lauren frowned slightly and looked down at the first floor .
The sofa in the living room was occupied by several people , which were David, Alice , Elliot , and Willow , the perfect family of four .
But there was also a handsome , dignified man sitting with them , which is Kenneth .
Willow was the first to notice Lauren standing on the second floor .
She exclaimed with fake happiness , Lauren , youre finally waking up ! Laurens expression turned cold Chapter 42 The Gilded Cage Finished Wake up ! I was obviously unconscious .
I didnt even know how I had been discharged from the hospital and brought back to the Bennett Residence .
However , in Willows words , my unconscious state had been reduced to mere oversleeping Lauren stared at Willow coldly , a wave of disgust rising within her .
Willow shrank back as if frightened her eyes instantly filled with tears .
Lauren , did I say something wrong ? Alice immediately wrapped an arm around Willow and patted her back soothingly .
When she looked up at Lauren , although she said nothing .
her expression was full of reproach , as if she accused Lauren of bullying Willow .
However , David was far less gentle than his wife .
Without hesitation , he began to scold Lauren .
How dare you stare at your sister like that ? Youre in your twenties , and all you do is eat and sleep .
When we brought you home yesterday , you were asleep .
You stayed asleep the whole time .
Now its almost noon , and you just woke up .
What else can you do besides eating and sleeping ? How did I end up with such a useless daughter ? Davids tirade was unrelenting , completely ignoring the fact that outsiders were present .
All I did was eat and sleep ? How ridiculous .
He couldnt even tell that his own daughter was injured and unconscions , yet he had the audacity to humiliate me .
Since Lauren had long seen through the true nature of this family , she was no longer affected by their insults .
She looked at Davids red , angry face , her eyes devoid of any emotion Are you finished , Mr.
David ? Laurens voice was calm , her expression unreadable .
David was taken by surprise by her sudden retort .
For a moment , he was speechless and could only stare at her with anger .
Lauren smiled , a silent , cold laugh , and turned to go back to her room But then David shouted at her , Stop right there ! Come down here .
We need to discuss something His voice had an air of authority and habitual command Lauren didnt want to spend another second near this hypocritical family .
The disgust rising from the depths of her heart made her want to flee this house of hypocrisy as far and as fast as she could .
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