Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 996 Being the Backup Boyfriend?

Raymond spun around, glaring at Nathan with a dangerous look. "Did you do this, Nathan?" Selena quickly grabbed his hand, but the sudden movement made her wince in pain.

Raymond stopped, scooped her up, and headed straight for his car.

Once inside, he raised the partition and signaled John to drive.

John didn't waste any time and drove straight to Manston Manor.

In the backseat, Raymond gently pulled down Selena's collar to check the bruises on her shoulder.

Her shoulder was a mess of bruises, clear evidence of Nathan's cruelty.

"I've got some Arnica, but it's gonna sting a bit," Raymond said, his eyes fixed on her bruises.

Selena felt uneasy and shifted away from him.

Raymond didn't push it and gave her some space.

The car ride was tense and silent.

Manston Manor, Raymond got

forced her to cover her chest to avoid

he handed

of them were filthy, covered in

went into the bathroom to adjust the water temperature. "Take a shower first, then

was caked in yellowish mud, her clothes a mess, and

water, wanting

arm was too painful,

shampoo bottle properly, and it slipped to the

down to pick it up,

several failed attempts, she gave

commotion, Raymond pushed

was steamy, but her bruises

squeezed some shampoo into his hand, and brought over a

"Sit down," Raymond said.

red. She wanted to cover herself but felt it was pointless since they'd been intimate before. Still, the situation was awkward. She reached for a towel to cover up a bit, but the

up, catching a faint whiff of

thought, 'When was the last time we