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.

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

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

overcome with frustration, pointed

As he stood, his presence j seemed to overshadow his grandfather, his demeanor turning commanding and

choose my path." Roscoe's grandfather watched Roscoe leave the room, Roscoe's walk unsteady yet determined. Frustrated, he tapped his cane. Roscoe

sounded distraught and

called me, saying she's killed someone!" Raegan bolted upright.

have Nicole answer the phone in a shaken voice, confessing she had killed someone! Afterward, Nicole's phone

Nicole say anything else?" Elin strained her memory and then added, "I think I overheard someone mentioning

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

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

he wasn't

waiting." Raegan's trusting response warmed the

tense half-hour, Mitchel's call came through.

"Is Nicole in danger?" Mitchel replied, "No, but Jarrod is critically injured and hasn't regained consciousness yet." Raegan's heart raced. "Where's Nicole now? Do you know her

her there." Mitchel, trying to alleviate her worries, added, "Don't stress too I much. Jarrod's people have contained the 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

any way to find out

won't harm Miss Lawrence." Mitchel understood

affection for Nicole rivaled his love

approach was I excessively drastic, likely stemming from unresolved family

otherwise. Yet, a person marked by

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