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.

teeth. Even as blood trickled from his mouth, indicating his severe

wish to be labeled a bastard forever?" Roscoe, blood staining his lips, responded with difficulty, "I won't depend on marriage for my

frustration,

in sweat, managed to rise, standing tall I once again. As he stood, his presence j seemed to overshadow his grandfather, his demeanor turning

choose my path." Roscoe's grandfather watched Roscoe leave the room, Roscoe's

sounded distraught

I over the phone. "Raegan, something awful has happened. Nicole just called me, saying she's killed someone!" Raegan bolted upright. "What did you I say!" Between sobs,

Nicole answer the phone in a shaken voice, confessing

what are we going 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 overheard someone mentioning

Nicole's life. That 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 immediately contacted

Nicole's predicament, her voice breaking. "Mitchel, could you

he wasn't

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 awaited

call came

danger?" Mitchel replied, "No, but Jarrod is critically injured and hasn't regained

situation. It looks like they don't I plan to harm her, or else she would have been detained already." Raegan felt slightly relieved but still uneasy. "Can I go see Nicole?" "I don't think so. I'm unaware of Jarrod's current location. We must

to find out more?" Raegan

won't harm Miss Lawrence."

rivaled his

I excessively drastic,

a person marked by witnessing his parents' downfall

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