Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 515 Ruining the Better Half of Her Life

washer breaths came in rapid succession, but her mind was an eerie pool of tranquillity. The thought that her hand might be damaged beyond repair made her question her will to live. "Beep beep."

The blare of a car horn sliced through the air twice. Despite her trembling body, racked with pain, Selena managed to discern a figure approaching. It was Shelley. "Selena!!" Shelley's voice echoed in the next instant.

Upon seeing Selena's mangled fingers, Shelley felt a surge of terror. Her eyes welled up with tears, too horrified to even utter a curse or rebuke at the perpetrator.

For an artist, hands were their lifeblood. Who could have committed such a heinous act?

"I'm taking you to the hospital! Baxter Barnes from the prestigious Barnes family is back in town. He's an exceptional surgeon-one of the best. He'll know what to do."

The severity of the damage to Selena's fingers was such that only the most skilled doctors could hope to restore them. Shelley, her hands shaking uncontrollably, knew all too well the importance of painting to Selena.

To destroy her hands was akin to destroying her very existence.

Selena remained silent, her lips sealed even as she was helped into the car. The sweat on her forehead flowed freely, and her two right fingers twisted grotesquely, causing Shelley pain just by looking at them.

Barnes family had returned last night, currently the youngest and one of the most skillful surgeons around-surely, he

done. The woman's

Olivia's face, her lips

sure her hands

to bits. My guy intended to do more damage, but there were constant calls coming in, so he only managed to break

Olivia. Sensing her in a good mood, he saw

through Olivia's eyes,

can't tonight. I'm busy. I'll get in touch

visibly disappointed

then I'll wait

quickly turned to frustration when she remembered that Baxter Barnes had returned to New York the night before. Baxter Barnes, who had received numerous accolades abroad, was New York's youngest and most distinguished surgeon.

the bodyguard protested, knowing he couldn't bear the consequences if something went wrong with

breath, Olivia pressed down on her own finger and snapped it. The pain was intense, yet her face twisted into a

how mortified she felt the last time she lost in the battle of wits involving a certain painting, her

wretch trying to seduce Raymond, she was determined to