Chapter 334

He wasn't wrong.

Lysander's eyes were bloodshot as he struggled to restrain the girl, who had become almost wild in her frenzy. He held her tightly, refusing to let go.

This was only the beginning he couldn't afford to show mercy.

"Don't be afraid. It'll get better. Just be good, listen to me."

His voice was gentle, meant to soothe her.

But the girl in his arms wouldn't listen. She sobbed uncontrollably, the force of it stealing her breath. Couldn't he see? Things would never be better-never, ever again!

She couldn't understand.

What had she done to deserve this?

Was it all because of that drink?

But Lysander had been the one to snatch the glass-she'd never wanted him to drink it. So why was she the one paying the price?

Why?

Eventually, Mila cried herself into unconsciousness and slumped against him.

the commotion, Leonard entered

the bathroom, blood trickling down his temple. His eyes were red,

did I do

only heir of the Montgomery family, sir. You're the

not be

couldn't waver, couldn't show weakness, couldn't afford to have a soft heart. And above all, he

a doctor was

only fainted from emotional distress-no real harm done. After that, Lysander

he stepped outside, his eyes had regained their old resolve. The confusion and vulnerability of the night before had vanished, as if it

villa and stopped in

in a once-white shirt, now stained with dust and blood, was forced to the ground. His glasses lay shattered on the floor,

strode in, crushing the broken glasses under his heel. Before Forrest could lift his head, someone grabbed his hair and yanked his face upward,

scalp. He spoke coldly, "Is this all you've got, Lysander? Luring me here by using my father?

icy amusement as he

not realize it was your dear father who sold you out to me? He's

you crippled here today, and all I'd need is a signature from your

pupils constricted. He opened his mouth to retort, but his head

"Ah!"

with it,

way-who said

hammer, unease rising in his gut. "What are you going

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