Their Villain, The Mogul's Beloved

Chapter 260

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“Howard, you’re hurting Zinnial Let go of her!” Isaac exclaimed, startled by Howard’s sudden action. He quickly stepped in…

to intervene.

Howard froze for a moment. Looking at Zinnia’s emotionless face, he released her hand.

Zinnia’s hand fell limply to her side, the spot Howard had gripped now an alarming shade of red. Her skin was so delicate, and Howard, in his frustration, had lost control of his strength. The vivid red marks stood out starkly against her porcelain

skin.

Howard felt guilty as he stared at her reddened hand. “Zinnia, I didn’t mean it,” he muttered. He wanted to apologize properly, but when he looked up, he was met with her cold, distant eyes. The words froze in his throat, refusing to come

out.

Zinnia merely glanced at Howard indifferently before looking away, as if he wasn’t even worth her attention.

A suffocating weight settled in Howard’s chest, his lips pressing into a tight line.

“Zinnia, does it hurt? Benedict! Hurry, call the doctor!” Isaac exclaimed, carefully holding Zinnia’s hand. The five bright

red finger marks on her skin made his heart ache.

“Isaac, I’m fine,” Zinnia said softly.

“Fine or not, we should still have it checked,” Isaac insisted, his tone firm and unwavering.

“What’s all this commotion?” Sofia’s sharp voice cut through the air as she stepped into the hallway. She swept over the group and asked, “Can’t you even check if everyone’s back without making a mess?”

Sofia said, “Howard, look at Zinnia’s hand! Can’t you talk things out without resorting to this?” Her voice was filled with both anger and heartache as her eyes lingered on Zinnia’s bruised skin.

her hand, blowing gently on the area as if

stood off to the side, his expression dark. He said, “Grandma, I didn’t mean

you meant to or not, you

some care, and patch things up.

had no words to defend himself. He stood there silently, watching

Isaac. If you hurt Zinnia, you’ll have me to answer to,” Sofia warned, her voice stern

Grandma,”

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Chapter 260

about strawberries? A sweet treat will make the pain go away,” he said, holding out a plate of bright red strawberries in an attempt to cheer

Zinnnia. Even the servants from the Shaw family like her. Whenever they mention Zinnia, their eyes always lit up with a smile. It appears that

feel wronged.’

sharp pang in his chest. He thought, ‘How had it come to this? We are her family, yet

person you should apologize to isn’t me,” Sofia said with a cold

to hurt you,” Howard murmured after a moment of silence, his voice hoarse and filled with

doesn’t hurt,” Zinnia said

face clouded over, a pang of sadness hitting

hint of melancholy in his expression and scoffed inwardly. “When

Grandma, and even longer since I spent time with you. I’d

lashes quivered as she listened. She pressed her lips. She didn’t want to see Howard, but this wasn’t her house; she had no

glanced at Zinnia, then at Howard, who was sneaking glances

Lynn residence. After applying her medicine, Zinnia went upstairs. As dinner approached, Howard offered to go call her

and stopped in front of the room at the center, where Zinnia was staying. A pang of discomfort flickered

ever did.’ That realization stung, but he pushed the feeling aside and knocked on the

almost immediately. Zinnia had changed into cozy loungewear. Her smooth hair cascaded over her shoulders, and her delicate features seemed to glow. A

she saw Howard standing outside, Zinnia’s expression turned frosty. Without saying a word, she reached out

close the door.

hand against the door to stop it. “Grandma asked me to come get

of the door, leaving it

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