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."

nodded, and together they slipped into the car. Lauren drove out of the underground garage,

broke the silence first.

she could feel his stare, sharp and unyielding. The scent of her perfume lingered in the air as

gut, but she forced a coy laugh.

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

chill ran down Lauren's spine. So that's why Neal had come because of Gavin. But

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

not in a hurry, Lauren. I came back for answers. Find us somewhere quiet, then

feel his anger simmering beneath the surface. Now more than ever, she had to

of town, where abandoned warehouses dotted the landscape-places more private, away from prying eyes

engine, Lauren turned on the interior light and, without a word, began taking off her shirt,

widened in horror as he saw the scars crisscrossing her back-some fresh, others faded, all

"What happened to you?"

voice trembling with tears. “Blame me if you want, Neal... I know I've hurt you. But Saul-he beats me nearly every day. I can't take it anymore. I went to Gavin

pulled her into his arms, voice thick with emotion.

the run, Neal. I couldn't stand the thought of you risking yourself for me

of Saul. I won't let anyone hurt you ever again. Just wait

tears streaming down her

it?" His

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

her, hands roaming greedily. "I love you, Lauren. God, I love

closed her eyes, suppressing her disgust. "I

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