Reborn to my engagement night by Baxter Walters

Chapter 292 I Will Not Do It Again

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Suddenly, a striking figure surged forward with remarkable swiftness, intercepting the deadly slash aimed

at Derek. In one fluid motion, she executed a kick that swept Zachary off his feet.

The fruit knife tumbled to the ground, and a few drops of fresh blood splattered onto the floor.

“Ah!” The sight of the blood left Regina and Eunice utterly horrified.

“Maddie!” Derek exclaimed in sheer astonishment.

In that critical moment just before, Madelyn had bravely stepped in to block the knife with her own body. Though she successfully prevented a fatal injury, the blade nonetheless carved a nearly one–centimeter- deep gash in her hand.

Despite her usual resilience, Madelyn found the pain, unbearable this time. She collapsed to the floor. clutching her wounded hand tightly, her breaths shallow and rapid from the intense pain.

As this scene unfolded, the police entered the room promptly, their arrival timely. They quickly subdued Zachary, who was now beyond reason, hurling curses and threats. “Derek, you “sshole! And you, Madelyn, you b*tch! Your whole family brings nothing but chaos, and you’ll never know peace! Even if I become a ghost, I’ll haunt you! Just you wait!”

Derek ignored his rantings. His focus was entirely on his daughter’s injury, his voice nearly breaking as he barked orders, “Cyrus, start the car! We need to get to the hospital, now!”

Cyrus wasted no time, dashing to the car and flinging the door open. Derek, with Madelyn in his arms, followed swiftly. Regina and Eunice, unwilling to be left behind, quickly joined them in the car, which then sped away.

During the ride, Madelyn’s pain was so severe that her lips turned white, rendering her speechless. The wound on her hand continued to bleed, each drop signaling the gravity of her condition.

It hurts…

Regina, still caught up in the events, pleaded with Derek. “Derek, could you perhaps reconsider? Zachary is my only younger brother. Please, don’t let him face jail alone; he won’t survive the hardship.”

Eunice joined in. “Mom has no one else but

pity my daughter? If anyone dares advocate for him again, they’re no longer part of the Thornton family!

heavy with worry and sorrow. His voice trembled. “Maddie, I’m so sorry. This is all my fault. You’re hurt because of me. Don’t worry, we’re

Madelyn’s heart ache even more. It reminded her of her childhood when any injury or storm would bring her father’s comforting embrace. “Don’t be scared, Maddie… There’s nothing to be afraid of You’re the bravest, he’d say.

been terrified of the dark. Whenever she awoke crying in the middle of the night, searching for her mother, her father would hold her tightly and console her. “Don’t be scared, Maddic… I’m here to protect

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the hospital, Madelyn had passed out

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weight of the urgency, swiftly gathered the necessary supplies like cotton swabs and gauze to staunch the bleeding before commencing thorough examination of the

upon close inspection that a

to expose the underlying bone, which explained why Madelyn had passed out from the sheer intensity

severity of the injury, the doctor had no alternative but to immediately cleanse the wound and proceed with suturing. The procedure required a total of twenty stitches to adequately

for a well–appointed hospital room where his beloved daughter could comfortably

ten minutes had elapsed when Sebastian, having been informed of the situation, made his way to the

depth of the darkest abyss. His demeanor was so foreboding that it

here?” Sebastian inquired, his voice carrying a chill as frosty as ice

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sensing the tension emanating from his son–in–law, felt a stir of anxiety. Yet, as he gazed upon Madelyn, he let out a heavy sigh, his tone laden with sorrow as he began to recount the day’s harrowing

for his daughter causing his hands to tremble slightly. Sebastian’s expression grew even colder upon hearing the full extent of Madelyn’s selflessness.

treats her life as though

you should go back and rest now, I can

multiple outbursts of anger, Derek simply nodded in agreement. Entrusting Madelyn’s care to

heavy