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.

dares to douse me? Are you courting death?” She

the intruder’s identity due to

C

her face, reopening

causing blood to flow freely.

face. She quickly

see who I am,” the figure in black

her blurred vision, Nora recognized the intruder as the same person who had saved her from the

that this man was here to

dare you deceive me!” snapped the man.

failed all because of

sorry. I had no choice but to trick you into getting that video and saving my life. Please, you must believe me,” Nora quickly

sob uncontrollably, her face

she sniffed. “Give me another chance, and I will get rid of her. She’s Delbert, and

again.

you can kill

figure in black and his backers could help her