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."

of the underground garage, her mind racing as

broke the silence first. "When did you

stare, sharp and unyielding. The scent of her perfume lingered in the air as he reached out, his

her gut, but she forced a coy laugh. "Not

Saul couldn't give you what you needed, but

So that's why Neal had come

the wrong idea, Neal..." She took a steadying breath. "I had no choice. Life with the Lockwoods has been unbearable. I only

a hurry, Lauren. I came back for answers. Find us

beneath the surface. Now more than ever, she

of town, where abandoned warehouses

off the engine, Lauren turned on the interior light and,

saw the scars crisscrossing her back-some fresh, others

"What happened to you?"

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

thick with

couldn't stand

her tighter. "Lauren, listen to me. I'll take care of Saul. I won't let anyone

nodded, tears streaming down

You mean it?" His voice

these years, I finally realized you're the only one who's ever truly cared for me. I trust you, Neal. I

flickered across Neal's face. He kissed her, hands roaming greedily. "I

suppressing her disgust. "I love you

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