Chapter 70 A Past Unrecognized
Marilyn’s eyes reddened with pity and sorrow, but she forced the tears back.
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She sat by Lauren’s bed. “Ms. Bennett, let’s leave the Bennett family. They’ve never cared for you. Cut them off completely, and we’ll 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 wouldn’t let Marilyn off and Mid schooling would suffer.
She would leave, but only after marrying the Brooker family’s Bossman and securing the 14 million dollars. Then she’d take Marilyn and Mia with her.
She couldn’t tell Marilyn this, so she stayed quiet.
Her eyes were hollow, her eating mechanical, tasting nothing.
Marilyn pressed, “Ms. Bennett, I see you’re 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 Marilyn’s worried gaze. “No”
Her voice was faint, fragile as a whisper in the wind.
Marilyn wanted to push, but seeing Lauren’s reluctance, she sighed, her eyes brimming with helplessness and love.
The next morning, sunlight filtered through the window, warming Lauren’s bed.
After a night’s 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.
Lauren’s 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 weren’t there.
Willow bit her lip, feigning fear yet pressing forward. Hey, feeling better? Luca and I came to see you. Where are you headed?”
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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.
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Lucas caught her, then shoved Lauren, livid. “Lauren, you’re too much! Willow came to check on you, and you hit her for no reason. What’s 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.
Lucas’s head snapped aside, his eyes wide with shock.
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Lauren shook her hand. “You dare ask what my problem is? I’d like to know what Willow’s up knows I despise her, yet she keeps coming near me. She’s picking a fight, why can’t 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.
She’d trailed after him, calling him “Luca.”
“Luca’s my hero,” she’d said. “With you, I’m never scared.
Now, that same mouth spat venom.
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