Rejected No More: I Am Way Out Of Your League, Darling!

Chapter 7

Chapter 7:

The persistent throb of her fractured rib was unrelenting, and her face was so severely swollen, it resembled an inflated balloon.

Lillian seethed with rage.

“Have they lost their minds? Choosing that worthless bitch over you? Let me handle this—I’ll put an end to them!”

Without hesitation, she took out her phone and began to dial. However, Daniela, despite her frailty, placed her hand over Lillian’s, pressing the end call button.

Lillian clenched her fists, her voice heavy with desperation.

“This is outright domestic abuse! You’ve been hurt! Are you seriously considering forgiving Alexander after everything he’s done?”

Her eyes then caught the glimpse of fresh blood oozing through Daniela’s bandages, and tears began streaming down her face. With Lillian’s support, Daniela pushed herself to stand.

get out of here for now. We’ll deal with them when the time is

Daniela’s weakened state, Lillian nodded, her

to tear that despicable pair apart piece

care of the hospital discharge forms. Outside, Daniela stood waiting, lifting

ward still

out the newest

the soft lamp’s light, peeling an apple. A warm smile played on

managed a strained, sorrowful

years, and the warmth of that smile she desperately sought had

had earned it

she had been wrong all this

no longer

she saw Lillian rushing toward her, her

intensive care unit. The icy IV fluid seeped into her veins,

woke up, two days had slipped

alright?” Lillian’s eyes, swollen and red, betrayed

up, her voice raspy as

“Don’t worry. I’m fine.”