Chapter 70 A Past Unrecognized Marilyns eyes reddened with pity and sorrow , but she forced the tears back .
Finished She sat by Laurens bed .
Ms.
Bennett , lets leave the Bennett family .
Theyve never cared for you .
Cut them off completely , and well go somewhere they can find us , live quietly , peacefully .
Lauren yearned for that , to break free of this suffocating hene .
But the thought vanished as quickly as it came .
If I left the Bennett family wouldnt let Marilyn off and Mid schooling would suffer .
She would leave , but only after marrying the Brooker familys Bossman and securing the 14 million dollars .
Then shed take Marilyn and Mia with her .
She couldnt tell Marilyn this , so she stayed quiet .
Her eyes were hollow , her eating mechanical , tasting nothing .
Marilyn pressed , Ms.
Bennett , I see youre done with the Bennett family .
You wanted out the day you left prison , why hesitate now ? Are they threatening you ? Lauren bit her lip , avoiding Marilyns worried gaze .
No Her voice was faint , fragile as a whisper in the wind .
Marilyn wanted to push , but seeing Laurens reluctance , she sighed , her eyes brimming with helplessness and love .
The next morning , sunlight filtered through the window , warming Laurens bed .
After a nights rest , her head felt lighter , her mind clearer .
She eased out of bed , craving fresh air .
But as she stepped into the corridor , a familiar , lilting voice stopped her .
Looking up , she saw Willow and Lucas walking side by side , chatting and laughing .
Willow wore a white dress , her makeup subtle , a bandage on her forehead , every inch the delicate , pure flower that begged for protection .
Spotting Lauren , her smile stiffened , panic flickering in her eyes .
She trembled , whispering , Sister .
Lucas , startled to see Lauren , looked guilty and pained .
Laurens face remained calm and thought , these two , one fake , one fickle , were made for each other .
She paused briefly , then kept walking , as if they werent there .
Willow bit her lip , feigning fear yet pressing forward .
Hey , feeling better ? Luca and I came to see you .
Where are you headed ? 1/2 21:44 Thu , Mar 27 Chapter 70 A Past Unrecognized Stepping closer , Lauren raised her hand and slapped Willow hard before she could react .
The blow sent Willow stumbling , her makeup smearing a red handprint flaring on her cheek .
351 % 齒 Finished Lucas caught her , then shoved Lauren , livid .
Lauren , youre too much ! Willow came to check on you , and you hit her for no reason .
Whats your problem ? His shout echoed , drawing eyes in the corridor .
Lauren nearly fell , fury surging .
She charged forward and slapped Lucas just as hard .
Smack ! The sound was sharp , her palm stinging .
Lucass head snapped aside , his eyes wide with shock .
to .
She Lauren shook her hand .
You dare ask what my problem is ? Id like to know what Willows up knows I despise her , yet she keeps coming near me .
Shes picking a fight , why cant I hit her ? And you , what are you to question me ? Lucas turned back , staring at her like she was a stranger In his memory , Lauren was a sweet , sunny girl , simple and kind .
Shed trailed after him , calling him Luca .
Lucas my hero , shed said .
With you , Im never scared .
Now , that same mouth spat venom .
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