The Darling of the Paranoid Tycoon by Cheryl Rice

Chapter 173

“I will never forgive those who have wronged me,” Nora declared, tears trickling down her cheek.

Her fingers clenched the blanket so tightly that her knuckles turned white and the veins on her arms bulged.

“Nora, don’t fret. Once you’re discharged, I’ll make sure those who hurt you pay for their actions. And Harriet won’t get away with it either,

Bessie reassured Nora, tucking her in before leaving for home.

The room fell back into an unsettling silence.

Nora was about to rest when she heard hurried footsteps outside her

ward.

A figure in black burst into the room. Startled by the noise, Nora forced her injured eyes open and struggled to sit up.

“Who’s there?” she demanded.

Suddenly, a bucket of dirty water drenched her, making her gasp from

the cold.

W dares to douse me? Are you

intruder’s identity due

C

face, reopening

causing blood to flow freely.

and numbness radiated from Nora’s face. She quickly covered her wound

see who I am,” the figure in black said, switching on the

the same person who had saved her from the ship. She trembled, unable to

realized that this man was here

you deceive me!” snapped the

all because of her, nearly

video and saving my life. Please, you must believe

her face streaked

all Harriet’s fault. If not for her, I wouldn’t be in this mess. You have to help me, please,” she sniffed. “Give me another chance, and I will get rid of her. She’s Delbert, and I know her better

again.

the picture, you can kill me

and his backers could help