Chapter 66 A Grandmothers Hopes Anna leaned in .
Finished The photo captured Lauren pinned against the Phantom hood by Felix , the dim streetlight casting an intimate glow over them .
Kate had been over the moon , already picturing great grandchildren .
Anna , what do you think ? Laurens profile showed a high nose , full forehead , and red lips , strikingly beautiful .
But Anna felt a twinge of recognition she couldnt place from just a side view .
Shes lovely , just too skinny .
Kate studied the image .
Laurens hands gripped Felixs collar , her arms so thin her bones stood out , definitely undernourished .
Too thin , indeed .
Anna , pack my bags .
Im off to Hoverdale to fatten up my granddaughter in law Madam Kate , Anna cautioned , the forecast says Hoverdales got heavy rain coming .
Its not safe to travel .
and showing up drenched wouldnt do for meeting her Kate nodded .
Fair point .
Ill wait out the rain , I cant let her think I dont take her seriously .
This rare chance at a granddaughter in law couldnt be squandered .
Oh , Anna , check our stock of donkey hide gelatin , cordyceps , deer antler , buy more if were low .
Shes .
frail , she needs nourishment .
Once the rain clears , well head out with the supplements .
Her healths in your hands , your medicinal cookings the best .
Get her strong this year , and maybe next year , a chubby great grandson ! Oh , finally something to look forward to ! Kate said .
Kate clapped gleefully , her smile ear to ear .
Anna shared her joy and thought to herself , Mr.
Elliot was flawless , just too reserved .
Rumors had painted him as a womanizer or impotent , prompting Madam Kate to book urologists , thankfully , Josh had stepped in .
Hed said , In CEO novels , the presidents the ultimate loof prince , girls love it .
Hes fine , Madam Kate .
Shed shot back , Aloof prince ? Hell end up a monk ! Normal men have kids by thirty .
If hes not defective , why avoid women ? Josh , tell me straight , does he like men ? Josh had bolted , shuddering .
Anna glanced at the beaming Madam Kate , thinking .
A family treasure .
Now , with proof of a girlfriend , she could relar .
In Hoverdale , at the Bennett family home , Alice finally remembered Lauren .
Recalling her daughters bloodied , unconscious form , guilt gnawed at her.
1/3 21:43 Thu , Mar 27 Chapter 66 A Grandmothers Hopes Lauries so stubborn .
Willows so sweet , why cant she like her ? She must still resent Willow for taking her place as the Bennett heiress .
Such a tough child , Sighing , she descended the stairs .
Finished The blood stained carpet was gone , the living room pristine , as if last nights chaos never happened .
She knocked on the storage room door hesitantly .
No answer .
Laurie , you awake ? Silence .
She pushed it open , unlocked , empty .
Panic rising , she raced upstairs to the princess room prepared for Lauren .
It was untouched , the bed pristine .
Regret flooded her , regret for her actions , her loss of control , her failure to check on Laurens injuries .
Images of Laurens pale , bloodied face haunted her .
She summoned a servant .
Wheres Laurie ? The servant shook her head .
Madam Alice , we didnt see Ms.
Bennett Lauren this morning .
Alice sagged against the wall , drained .
Elliot emerged , seeing her distress .
Mom , whats wrong ? Are you sick ? Tears welled up .
Lauries gone .
Even Elliot tensed .
How ? She was here yesterday .
Alice crumpled , sobbing .
Its my fault , I drove her away .
If something happens to her , I cant live … Elliot recalled Marilyns call .
He dialed her , blocked .
Mom , call Marilyn .
She tried , blocked too .
Lets check the cameras , he suggested .
In the surveillance room , their faces turned from confusion to horror .
The footage showed Lauren , blood soaked , leaving the villa , with sixty year old Marilyn carrying her through the rain .
Alice gasped , tears streaming .
Laurie , my Laurie ….
Elliot stared , the scene slicing into his heart .
Marilyn mustve taken her to the hospital .
Lets go .
2/3 22143 Thu Mar 27 , Chapter 66 A Grandmothers Hopes He drove fast , wipers battling the downpour .
Alice sat beside him , eyes vacant , hands clenched , praying silently for Laurens safety .
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