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The person remained the same, but the voice suddenly shifted several tones, becoming rough and unrecognizable. The face that appeared bore no resemblance to Byron at all; it was utterly ordinary.

Karen shot him an impatient glance. "Are you a statue or something? Hurry up and get a doctor! My nose is broken! Are you taking responsibility for this?"

She bellowed inwardly, Apart from being able to mimic Byron's voice, he's utterly useless!

The bodyguard quickly replied. "I'll go get someone right now!"

By the time Lydia received the news and rushed over, Karen had already unleashed her fury on the doctors nearby. "What do you mean my nose will be crooked even if it heals? You're all aseless! Can't you fix something as minor as this? Why don't you just drop dead? If something happens to my nose, I'll make sure you never work again and end up begging on the streets! Quacks! Useless!"

Lydia noticed the doctors' uncomfortable expressions and asked them to leave before turning to Karen. "What happened? How did your nose end up like this?"

Karen collapsed into her mother's arms, crying.

As she heard the story. Lydia's expression turned cold. "That little brat dared to mess with your face? She has no idea what she's up against! Is she admitting to it?"

"She's stubborn as a mule! The evidence is all there, but she won't admit to it!" Karen gritted her teeth. "Mom, Byron always disappears around this time of year, and I have no idea where he goes or when he'll be back. If he comes back and finds out what happened to Marve..."

"What are you worried about!" Lydia asked calmly. "Byron always returns in a foul mood after disappearing. Even Gilbert's words can't sway him. You think Maeve will have a good outcome if she confronts him?" The mother-daughter duo had meticulously planned everything, so they dared to set up this trap.

"With Byron's debt to your father, who do you think he'll stand by, you or Maeve?" Lydia said earnestly.

Karen immediately perked up. "Of course it's me!"

that," Lydia said. "Keep her locked up for a few more days, and have the bodyguard who

just... get rid of her? That would be

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Byron lets us off easy because of your father, do you really think there won't be resentment? That's a terrible deal

be a bit dumb, but at least she listened.

been unconscious, quietly opened her eyes. She pulled out the phone she had stealthily taken from Karen's pocket during the chaos and, using her body for -cover, sent a

longer hold

though how long, Maeve couldn't tell. When she woke up again, she found herself in a hospital room. Bonnie and Alex stood by her

Alex?" Marve's voice was hoarse and painful. "Did you

don't be scared! You're safe

for this

investigating and will catch the culprits, Alex added, his usually gentle voice now chilling. "I won't let them get away. When he and the police barged into that basement and found Maeve bloodied and unconscious, no one could know how

looked at Maeve's pale, injured face and wanted to reach out to

saw Marve remain silent, worry creeping into her voice. "The doctor said you have a mild concussion. Do you still feel dizzy?" Not just a concussion; Maeve had bruises on her

tell what hurt more, her

want to act tough? Bonnie cried. "I'm going to get a

shortly after and examined Maeve. "Ms. Reese. Do you

Maeve shook her head.

to rest in bed and avoid moving for now. I'll check on you again

"Thank

police entered the room to ask Maeve some routine questions. When asked who had kidnapped her,

only saw four people clearly. I'm not sure if

mention Byron-not because she wanted to protect him, but because she hadn't seen

you know why they kidnapped you?"

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