Chapter 95 Under the Silver Veil Finished Kate grew more emotional as she spoke , her voice thick with sorrow until she finally broke down in tears .
Listening to his grandmothers tearful words through the phone , Felix felt an unfamiliar tightness in his chest .
He took a deep breath and comforted her gently Dont worry , Grandma .
But Kate was still uneasy .
Felix , Lauric isnt in a good ste right now .
You need to comfort her a little .
more .
Sure .
Felix replied softly .
Shes suffered too much , poor child .
Her hearts full of pain .
You need to care for her , talk to her , and help her heal .
Grandma , I know what to do , he promised .
Still .
Kate.continued to remind him over and over , covering every detail .
From making her sober up soup to tucking her in at night , making sure she was warm and safe .
Felix listened patiently , quietly responding from time to time .
At the same time , Lauren had already drunk herself into a stupor .
She tossed the empty bottle aside , her slender figure swaying unsteadily .
In the next second , she was about to collapse .
Felix instinctively reached out and caught her .
Lauren stumbled into his arms , soft and boneless , her dazed eyes filled with confusion as she tilted her head and asked , Who are you ? He quickly ended the call and steadied her .
Youre drunk , he said quietly .
But Lauren acted as if she had not heard him .
Her finger , trembling , reached out and poked at the bridge of his nose .
Her speech was slurred , but her tone was surprisingly earnest .
Youre Elliot , arent you ? You are El li ot ! Her mood shifted abruptly .
Her brows furrowed as her voice rose in anger .
Elliot , I hate you .
Youre not my brother ! Go away .
I dont need a brother like you anymore .
As Lauren finished speaking , she shoved Felix with all her strength .
But to him , it was no more than a kitten pawing at him , She , however , lost her balance from the force of her own push , falling backward .
Felix moved swiftly , his long arm encircling her slender waist and pulling her back toward him .
Im not Elliot , he explained patiently .
Not Elliot ? Lauren tilted her head , blinking hard as if trying to focus .
Then you must be Lucas .
Lucas is just as bad .
Her cheeks puffed up with indignation .
I hate you the most ! We grew up together in the orphanage .
You said youd protect me , but you helped Willow bully me instead .
You said youd study law to put the people who hurt me in jail .
But you .
Her breath hitched as fresh tears welled in her red rimmed eyes .
You sent me to prison yourself ….
As Laurens voice cracked , tears streamed down her face in fat , glistening drops .
She raised her fist in the air , shaking it feebly .
Do you even know ? Just because you said youd protect me , I worked so many jobs , saved every cent , and put you through university .
Do you know , I was afraid of hurting your pride , so I – 11/201 1/2 Chapter 95 Under the Silver Vell place and confess to a crime I didnt commit ? Why ? Finished The night was like water , the moonlight pouring over the bridge and cloaking everything in a soft , silvery veil .
Lauren stood there with her face streaked with tears , glimmering under the moons gentle glow .
Dont cry , Felix said softly , his voice unusually patient I want to cry , Lauren choked , wiping at her tears with he back of her hand .
I dont need your fake kindness .
She pushed him away again , staggering a few steps before she stubbornly steadied herself .
Lucas , Ill never forgive you .
Not in this lifetime .
Youre a bastard .
A breeze swept past them , lifting the strands of hair from her forehead and carrying away the tears on her cheeks .
Felix stood there , watching her quietly .
His normally cold , sharp expression softened , if only slightly .
He didnt speak .
He simply waited until she had cried herself hoarse and her strength ebbed away , Then , he finally stepped forward .
With slow , careful movements , he bent down and slid his arms beneath her legs and back , lifting her easily into his embrace .
Lauren was small sized , barely over five feet tall , and painfully thin .
She felt light in his arms , almost fragile .
Her head lolled against his broad chest , stray locks of hair falling messily over her tear streaked face .
The moonlight stretched their shadows long across the bridge , intertwining on the ground beneath them .
Inside the car .
Josh was driving in silence when he suddenly heard his boss speak .
You told Grandma ? Felixs voice was mild , unreadable Josh flicked his gaze to the rearview mirror , sneaking a glance .
His bosss expression was calm , like he had only asked out of casual interest .
But Josh knew better .
His bosss thoughts were never so easy to grasp .
He laughed nervously .
Mr.
Brooker , I just wanted to ease Madam Kates worries .
Felixs voice turned cold .
You talk too much .
Still grinning , Josh shrugged .
How is that talking too much ? Im concerned about you , Mr.
Brooker .
After his explanation , he glanced at Lauren again through the mirror .
With her delicate face and slender frame , she and Felix really did make a striking couple .
If only she were not so small sized and thin ….
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