The marks on her face and limbs were undeniably real.
Mitchelâs brow furrowed slightly, a reaction that secretly delighted Lauren.
She believed Mitchel felt sympathy for her.
Concealing her glee, she ventured cautiously, âMitchel, shouldnât we commit Raegan to a psychiatric facility? Thereâs something seriously wrong with herâ¦â
âThatâs not for you to worry about,â Mitchel responded impassively, his striking features softening, appearing less stern.
He began, âRegarding the men who abducted you recentlyâ¦â
Lauren, anxious, cut him off, âMitchel, have they been apprehended?
They must be severely punished!â
Her tone was laced with deep hatred.
âNo.
They all fell off a cliff and perished,â Mitchel stated, his gaze drifting toward Lauren.
With a sense of justice, Lauren declared, âThey had it coming! Their end wonât be pleasant.
â
She had anticipated this outcome.
After all, she had orchestrated a sabotage to their vehicleâs brake, ensuring they wouldnât be able to speed through the city.
Their only option would be the nearest mountain road, flanked by cliffs.
A single drive up there meant certain death for them.
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A wave of satisfaction washed over Lauren.
After enduring days of frustration, she felt triumphant at last.
Her actions had served a dual purpose.
It was releasing her pent-up anger and eliminating her worries.
With this, she assumed Mitchel was bound to grow disdainful of that insane Raegan.
Lauren believed it was time for her to act more prudently.
âMitchel, thank you for rescuing me again.
â
At the mention of âagainâ, Mitchelâs brow furrowed.
Recalling the sight of Raegan Lying helplessly in bed, his heart felt scorched by pain.
Unexpectedly, Lauren reached out, enveloping him in a hug.
Burying her face in his arms, she sobbed.
âIf not for you, who knows what my fate would be? I might have ended up as deranged as Raeganâ¦â