The doctor arrived swiftly, pumping her stomach, prescribing medications, hooking her up to an IV, and asking someone to heat up

a bowl of plain oatmeal.

"Mr. Haskins, her stomach condition is quite severe," the doctor warned in a clinical yet concerned tone. "For the next few months,

she should steer clear of anything spicy. For one month, she'd better only take in oatmeal, nothing rich or heavy."

Fitch wasn't sure whether he took in the doctor's words, his gaze lingering on Zoey's slender wrist.

When had her wrists gotten so thin that the veins stood out stark against her pale skin?

"Got it."

His response was tinged with impatience.

No sooner had the doctor left than his phone blared to life; it was a call from his mother, Sharon.

"Where are they?! Where the hell are they?! I want them locked up for good!"

Sharon's fury was palpable. She had always doted on Mia, her daughter, and now, knowing she was in trouble, she'd gladly tear

Zoey's family apart.

She'd been caring for Mia all day. Mia hadn't been causing a fuss, but nightmares plagued her, waking her up, claiming that she

was ruined.

Sharon was ready to rip Zoey's family limb from limb.

"Fitch, what about those two? Don't hand them over to the cops. I want them to suffer."

"My guys are on it."

Sharon breathed a sigh of relief, her teeth nearly grinding to dust. "And Zoey? Mia said she was behind it all. Where is she?"

over it, and

would never let this woman off the

to Zoey, who was still unconscious at

Mia had gone through, he

I'll look into

look further, Mia heard those two talking! Hand Zoey over to me, or

and Sharon's

She trusts you the most. I've sent her over; let her stay with you for a while.

only you can protect

voice faded, the

the maid had

the maid

her swollen eyes, Mia switched shoes at the door

Zoey, who was leaning against

then she charged like a

Fitch, why is this bitch in our house?! I'll kill her!

quiet these past two days, but the sight of Zoey unhinged

nearby vase, Mia hurled it at Zoey

up, Fitch

Mia struggled fiercely.

I'll kill her! I'll

screams were shrill and grating, like

amidst the commotion, her vision

with rage, teeth sinking into Fitch's

him let go, and Mia

ruined

connected to an IV, felt her stomach

push Mia away but was too weak to

tightened her grip on Zoey's neck;

moments of life and death,

only to receive a stinging slap

"You deserve

the situation absurd. Was she in debt

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