Chapter 410 Warmth Doreen had extended a chance for I amends.

Yet, Roscoe merely offered a faint smile, ignited the car's engine, and drove away. He had no interest in any woman other than Nicole. Today's meet-up with Doreen was a direct command from his family. That was all he had committed to. Just to ensure Doreen's safe return and nothing beyond that.

As Doreen watched the car's taillights fade, tears welled up in her eyes, and she began to weep at her doorstep.

At Doreen's cries, her parents hurried out, their expressions changing dramatically as they spotted Doreen weeping miserably. They promptly contacted Roscoe's grandfather,

expressing their displeasure about Roscoe's conduct.

Roscoe's grandfather was understanding, assuring Doreen's parents that he would address the matter.

i When Roscoe returned home, it was nearing 11 p.m.

The lights were on, illuminating the villa.

Sitting in the living room was Roscoe's grandfather, exuding a stern aura from his chair. "Disobedient child, kneel!" he bellowed.

Roscoe, seemingly not catching his grandfather's words, remained standing, his posture rigid.

Infuriated, Roscoe's grandfather commanded the butler to fetch a stick over, wanting to have Roscoe yield.

I The butler complied. This stick was unique, inflicting sharp pain without leaving visible marks.

Roscoe's grandfather wielded the stick, I striking Roscoe until the latter I collapsed.

pain with gritted teeth. Even as blood trickled from his mouth, indicating his severe injuries, he bore

lamented, "Roscoe, don't resent me. I aim for your dignity to rise. Do you wish to be labeled a bastard forever?" Roscoe, blood staining his lips, responded with difficulty, "I won't depend on marriage

frustration, pointed at Roscoe,

once again. As he stood, his presence j seemed to overshadow his grandfather, his demeanor turning

the room, Roscoe's walk unsteady yet determined. Frustrated, he tapped his cane.

sounded distraught

awful has happened. Nicole just called me, saying she's killed someone!" Raegan

had intended to ask Nicole a question, only to have Nicole answer the phone in a shaken voice, confessing

to do?" Raegan, although alarmed, tried to soothe Elin, "Calm down first. Did Nicole say anything else?" Elin strained her memory and then added, "I think I

had to be Jarrod! Raegan reassured Elin, "Don't worry. I I know who to contact. I'll get more ) : information and update you." Ending the call, Raegan

the matter?" Mitchel's voice was a comfort in her turmoil. "Mitchel..." Sensing Raegan's distress, Mitchel urged, "Don't fret. What's going on?" Raegan shared Nicole's predicament, her voice breaking. "Mitchel, could you check if Jarrod's involved? If he's not, let's not bother him." Raegan feared Jarrod might cause Nicole trouble

something he wasn't involved

paused briefly before I responding, "I'll look into it-and get back to you." [ "Alright, I'm waiting." Raegan's trusting response warmed the chilly night. Mitchel, feeling uplifted, affirmed, "I'm on it." Restlessly, Raegan

Mitchel's call

but Jarrod is critically injured and hasn't regained consciousness yet." Raegan's heart raced. "Where's Nicole now? Do you know

relieved but still uneasy. "Can I go see

find out more?" Raegan inquired, still

won't harm Miss Lawrence."

for Nicole rivaled his love

drastic, likely stemming from

otherwise. Yet, a person marked by witnessing

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