Chapter 2

Nolan never knew this woman could look so serene and gentle asleep.

He glanced at the bite marks on her fingers. Was it because she was drugged and had to resort to such methods just to keep herself awake? How did someone as sharp-witted as her end up being preyed on

If he had not run into her tonight, or worse still, if she had not escaped, then she would have…

Maisie’s brows suddenly scrunched up, and her lashes trembled. It seemed like she was having a nightmare.

“No!” Hearing her scream, Nolan leaned closer to her. “Maisie?”

In her dream, Maisie yet again saw the man ravaging her that fateful night six years ago, but this time the man was faceless…

Maisie opened her eyes. She was frightened by the magnified face before her eyes, so she lifted her hand instinctively. “Ahhh!”

“Mr. Goldmann, is everything okay…” Hearing the commotion inside, Quincy barged in through the door. The moment he walked in, he saw a swollen red slap mark on Nolan’s cheek. He quickly turned to leave, shutting the door tightly behind him.

Mr. Goldmann had been slapped in the face. No way was Quincy telling anyone that! So, he saw nothing!

Seeing the storm clouds surrounding Nolan, she blurted awkwardly, “Haha… Why did you suddenly get so close? For a second there, I thought you

against his throbbing cheek and looked up at her. “This is the kindness I

She lifted her face forward. “How about

done talking to her. He preferred her best

were you doing at a karaoke bar?” Nolan

telling you? You wouldn’t be pleased with my answer

 just rest here

wanted to strangle this ungrateful

had sent her to the hospital, yet now that she was well

ward. Quincy, who was patiently waiting outside the door, continued pretending not to see the swollen red

back. Send her home

too lost for words to utter

 out of the karaoke bar entrance, furiously cursing through gritted teeth,

she would not have fallen into the groping

hell was she going to let Maisie get away

cellphone in one hand, she walked out of the

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