Chapter 475 Domestic Violence When Josie opened the studio doors the following day, she saw Laura, who was there early. Laura was sitting under the sun, and her excellent figure was seen. She looked up when she heard a noise. âHey.
Youâre early, Ms. Warren.â
Josie didnât smile. She approached Laura and carefully examined Lauraâs face. Laura had deliberately put on a thick layer of foundation, and her injuries couldnât be seen. She was in long sleeves and long pants, and everything was hidden.
âWhy are you looking at me?â Laura smiled. The next moment, Josie pulled Lauraâs wrist and lifted her sleeves. Bruises and scars covered her delicate and fair arms.
Lauraâs smile became slightly awkward. âWhat are you doing?â
âWhich were caused by you? And which were by him?â Josie finally asked, incensed.
Laura was dumbstruck. She concealed the dejection in her eyes and turned. âThis is common in a wealthy household. I received something I shouldnât have, so I naturally should pay the price.â
Josie didnât understand, and she raised her voice. âHe pursued you and married you extravagantly back then. Donât belittle yourself, Laura.â
âI begged him to.â Laura interrupted her, and Josie was startled. âThere was trouble at home, and I didnât have money. Mr. Carter and Mr. Russell helped me, and I wanted more just in case, so I called Summer and asked to borrow money from her, but she didnât lend me anything.â
âWeâve been good friends for many years. I always looked out for her while she wasnât in the country, and thought she would help me no matter what. But I never imagined she wouldnât consider my feelings as much as you did then.â
Josie was astonished when she heard it.
She didnât think Summer was such a petty person.
Laura took a deep breath. She seemed to have guessed what Josie was thinking. âSummer is very selfish and only approaches people who benefit her. She disregarded me once I was of no use to her. I was abandoned.â
âI had no other way, and I met Calvin under those circumstances. He pursued me in the past, so I could only give in.â
Laura smiled as she spoke. âI can feel that he really likes me but looks down on me. After getting married, Zach explicitly and implicitly told me not to work. If I spoke to any other man, he would inexplicably give me the silent treatment. After that, it slowly escalated into domestic violenceâ
Josie was alarmed just by listening. She frowned. She could guess that Laura wouldnât concede with her arrogant and stubborn behavior, so the problems between the two would only intensify.
âArenât you staying with the Olsen family? Mark and Summer are there as well. Donât they care?â
âMark turns a blind eye to his son while Summer and I arenât speaking. She wonât help me. The whole family isnât pleased with this marriage.â
âWhat about the servants?â
âZach has a secret room in the Olsen Residence. He will usually drag me in there to hit me. Even if the servants know, itâs useless.â
Josie felt weak. âCan you get a divorce?â
A thought had occurred in her head. Laura canât continue in this marriage.
Laura looked at Josie gratefully. âNot for now. Donât worry. He has a mistress and doesnât return home often. Itâll be alright if Iâm careful.â
Josie was still worried and paced in the office. She still thought it was wrong and hesitated before texting Matthew. âMatt, do you know any reliable psychologists in the hospital?â