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."

they slipped into the car. Lauren drove out of the

broke the silence first. "When did you get

face obscured by a baseball cap and mask. But she could feel his stare, sharp and

but she forced a

enjoying yourself with Gavin? You used to say Saul couldn't give you what you needed, but at least he offered stability. That's why I let you go. So why Gavin

ran down Lauren's spine. So that's why Neal had come because

a steadying breath. "I had no choice. Life with the Lockwoods has been unbearable. I

bitter laugh. "I'm not in a hurry, Lauren. I came back for answers. Find

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

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

of the derelict buildings. After shutting off the engine, Lauren turned on the interior light and, without a word, began taking off her shirt,

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

"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

his arms, voice thick with emotion. "Why didn't you

on the run, Neal. I couldn't stand

everything-again and again." Neal's anger melted away as he hugged her tighter. "Lauren, listen to me. I'll take care of Saul. I won't let anyone hurt you ever again. Just

tears streaming down

His

ever truly cared for me. I trust you, Neal. I know you'd

greedily. "I love you, Lauren. God, I love you so

closed her eyes, suppressing her disgust. "I

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