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."

out of the underground garage, her mind

silence first. "When did you get

obscured by a baseball cap and mask. But she could feel his stare, sharp and unyielding. The scent of

twisted in her gut, but she forced a coy laugh. "Not now, Neal.

you what you needed, but at

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

choice. Life with the Lockwoods has been unbearable. I only went to Gavin for help, not to betray

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

his anger simmering beneath the surface. Now more than

of town, where abandoned warehouses

After shutting off the engine, Lauren turned on the interior light and, without a word, began

as he saw the scars

"What happened to you?"

if you want, Neal... I know I've hurt you. But Saul-he beats

his arms, voice thick with emotion.

the run, Neal. I couldn't stand the thought

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

tears streaming down

You mean it?" His voice was

ever truly cared for me. I trust you,

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

her disgust. "I love you too,

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