Their Villain, The Mogul's Beloved

Chapter 260

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.

Zinnia, holding a tube of white ointment. He carefully applied it to her hand,

off to the side, his expression dark. He

not, you hurt Zinnia,” Sofia

had thought Howard came to mend his relationship with Zinnia, to show some care, and patch things up.

watching as Zinnia was surrounded by the Lynn family’s unwavering

Zinnia, you’ll have me to answer

it, Grandma,”

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Chapter 260

as he looked at Zinnia. “Zinnia, how about strawberries? A sweet treat will make the pain go away,” he said, holding out a plate of

they mention Zinnia, their eyes always lit up with a smile.

feel wronged.’

felt a sharp pang in his chest. He thought, ‘How had it come to this? We are her family, yet we treat her like an outsider, while everyone

should apologize to isn’t

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

doesn’t hurt,” Zinnia said

face clouded over, a pang

and scoffed inwardly.

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

as she listened. She pressed her lips. She didn’t want to see Howard, but this

then at Howard, who was sneaking glances at Zinnia. She sighed

Lynn residence. After applying her medicine, Zinnia went upstairs. As

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

Lynn family treats her far better than we ever did.’ That realization stung, but

door opened almost immediately. Zinnia had changed into cozy loungewear. Her smooth hair cascaded over her shoulders, and her

Zinnia’s expression turned frosty. Without saying a word, she

close the door.

to stop it. “Grandma asked me to come

the door, leaving

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