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.

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

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 for my status. I made that clear when I came back. I refuse

overcome with frustration, pointed at Roscoe,

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

me the freedom to choose my path." Roscoe's grandfather watched Roscoe leave the

sounded distraught and

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

to have Nicole answer the phone in a shaken voice, confessing she had killed

first. Did Nicole say anything else?" Elin strained her memory and then added,

connected the dots to Mr. Schultz in 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

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 if he

something he wasn't

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.

tense half-hour, Mitchel's call

Mitchel replied, "No, but Jarrod is critically injured and hasn't regained consciousness yet." Raegan's heart raced. "Where's Nicole now?

already." Raegan felt slightly relieved but still uneasy.

find out more?"

Jarrod won't harm Miss

rivaled his love for

drastic, likely

by witnessing his parents' downfall

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