Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 258

Chapter 262

The elevator doors slid open with a soft chime. Lauren stepped out, her heels clicking against the marble floor, a designer bag dangling from her arm. She swayed her hips, every inch of her radiating confidence.

She'd just parted ways with Gavin, and her bag was now heavier-carrying a card loaded with half a million dollars and a dazzling gemstone necklace. Lauren was in high spirits, humming a cheerful tune as she strolled toward her car.

But just as her fingers brushed the door handle, a shadow lunged at her from behind.

Startled, Lauren opened her mouth to scream, only for a rough hand to clamp down over her lips.

"Mmmph-!"

Panic surged through her. She struggled desperately, eyes wide with terror.

"Hey, don't be scared-it's me, Lauren," a familiar voice whispered urgently in her

ear.

Lauren froze. Neal? What was he doing here?

"Don't scream," Neal said, releasing her at last. "We just need to talk."

Her heart pounded in her chest. Of all people, she never expected Neal to show up in Northborough-especially now. He was a wanted man; being seen with him could spell disaster.

She glanced around anxiously, voice low and tense. "Get in the car. Let's find somewhere safe to talk."

drove out of the underground garage, her mind racing as she navigated

the silence first. "When did you

his stare, sharp and unyielding. The

in her gut, but she forced a coy laugh. "Not now, Neal. I'm

voice dropped, dark and cold. "Are you enjoying yourself with Gavin? You used to say Saul couldn't give you what you needed, but at least he

Neal had come because

a steadying breath. "I had no choice. Life with the Lockwoods has been unbearable. I only went to Gavin for help, not

let out a bitter laugh. "I'm not in a hurry, Lauren.

feel his anger simmering beneath the surface. Now more than

where abandoned warehouses dotted the landscape-places more private,

pulled up outside one of the derelict buildings. After shutting off the engine, Lauren turned on the interior light and, without a word, began taking off her shirt, turning her back

as he saw the scars crisscrossing her back-some fresh,

"What happened to you?"

hurt you. But Saul-he beats me nearly every day. I can't

thick with emotion. "Why

Neal. I couldn't stand the thought of you risking yourself

listen to me. I'll take care of Saul. I won't let anyone hurt you ever

nodded, tears streaming down

it?" His voice was shaky with

one who's ever truly cared for me. I trust you, Neal. I know you'd never let me

He kissed her, hands roaming greedily. "I love you, Lauren.

suppressing her disgust. "I love you

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