Chapter 291 Freedom’s Bitter Air
When she caught sight of Lauren, she froze in place, stunned.
Finished
Her eyes were glued to Lauren, filled with recognition, contemplation, and confusion before finally clearing.
Tears streamed down her face, yet her expression was smiling
She reached out to Lauren, Laurie, have you finally come to see me?
Lauren looked back indifferently, her gaze devoid of any emotion, as if she were looking at a stranger
Alice stumbled toward her, muttering continuously, “Trie, I’ve missed you so much; won’t you stay and keep me company? Don’t leave me again.
Just as she approached Lauren, medical staff intervened, preventing her from getting any closer.
Alice struggled frantically. “Let me go, I need to hold my daughter, that’s my daughter!”
Her strength was surprisingly great, her hands flailing in the air. Lauren stood there, watching coldly. Indeed, once you let go of your obsessions, even the maternal love you once craved seems so trivial.
Lauren smiled, her voice calm and cold, “Madam Alice, from now on, let’s never see each other again.”
After saying this, she turned to Gael, “Let’s go.”
Although Alice was mentally unstable, she understood Lauren’s words.
I can’t lose you again.”
She shook her head desperately, “No, don’t go; I’ll protect you, I can’t lose.
But no matter how heartbreakingly she screamed, Lauren acted as if she heard nothing.
Lauren’s figure grew more distant, and Alice’s defenses completely collapsed.
Her throat, hoarse from screaming, made sounds more like those of a wounded animal, “Don’t go, don’t go
She was so strong that several staff members struggled to restrain her. Just then, a doctor administered a sedative, injecting it into her.
Alice’s body shuddered, her consciousness beginning to blur, but her eyes remained firmly fixed on Lauren’s retreating figure, filled with reluctance.
The medical staff gathered around Alice, “This patient is too agitated today; we better strap her to the bed. to prevent another outburst when she wakes up.”
“Yeah, they dragged Alice away, devoid of any gentleness.
Upon leaving the psychiatric hospital, Lauren took a deep breath, savoring the air
“Ms. Bennett, where to next?”
of freedom.
Lauren thought for a moment, “Tomorrow, I want to visit David and Willow. My kidney has been in
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Chapter 291 Freedom’s Bitter Air
Back at the Brooker’s Villa, Lauren’s steps were heavy as she headed straight to her room.
#Finished
Just walking a bit more than usual today, her body felt barely able to support her, not just her legs, but her whole body was weak: Lauren grimaced.
It seems my days are indeed numbered, at least I’ve finished the embroidery.
Since becoming deaf, it had been nearly a year since she could hear anything, which directly affected her ability to speak.
Several times, words were on the tip of her tongue, but he just couldn’t say them.
She knew she couldn’t stay at the Brooker’s Villa any longer. Once she retrieved Willow’s kidney tomorrow. it would also be time for her to leave.
As Lauren pondered these things, she slowly drifted into sleep.
In the study, Gael was reporting Lauren’s daily schedule to Felix.
“Mr. Brooker, Ms. Bennett wants to visit the countryside to see David and Willow tomorrow. The mountain roads are tough, and I’m worried about her health.”
Felix sat silently in his chair for a long moment before saying. Tomorrow, I’ll accompany her.”
The next day was beautiful, the sunlight streaming through the curtains and warming the room.
Lauren got ready and slowly descended the stairs, only to see Felix sitting on the sofa, engrossed in the newspaper,
Hearing footsteps, he looked up, his gaze tenderly on Lauren.
Lauren paused, slightly surprised, “Mr. Brooker, aren’t you going to work today?”
Felix looked at her earnestly, his tone calm yet gentle, “You’re going to see David and Willow today?”
“Gael told you?”
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“Mhm.” Felix set aside the newspaper, his eyes never leaving Lauren.
Lauren unconsciously fidgeted with the hem of her dress, “I really plan to go; after all, some things need to
be settled.”
She paused, then continued, “Mr. Brooker, will accompanying me interfere with your work?”
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