Lauren observed Tessa and said, "Tessa, try to stay calm. You've got stitches down there, and your body is covered in bruises. I fear these marks will leave scars."

Rather than offering solace, Lauren's words only intensified Tessa's agony, underscoring her current pitiable state.

"No!" Tessa screamed, overcome by emotion.

Her fantasies of a wealthy matrimonial life were now in ruins.

Even if she settled for an older man, who would willingly take her in this condition?

Gripping Lauren's hand tightly, Tessa's voice broke as she said, "Lauren, I don't know how to go on. I've been raped like this. How can I live.

Angela's Library

Tessa's despair pleased Lauren. It was precisely the reaction she had hoped for.

"Tessa, have you crossed someone recently? This wasn't just an assault. They aimed to break you. They must really have it out for you."

Lauren's words struck a chord in Tessa.

Tessa remembered a muffled phone conversation she had overheard. Mr. Jenkins... The only Mr. Jenkins she knew was Matteo Jenkins!

Alerting the authorities would be futile if Matteo was involved.

Matteo wouldn't dare act without orders from Mitchel.

The phrase "please women." It clicked. Who else could it be but that bitch Raegan? How dare Raegan want her gone! Noticing the shift in Tessa's expression, Lauren realized her point had hit home. All she needed to do now was fan the flames. Lauren advised softly, "Tessa, you have to stay in for the next couple of days."

"Why?"

"Raegan is also admitted in this hospital. Running into her could be disastrous, especially if she talks to Mitchel."

"What? That bitch is in this hospital?" Tessa seethed, grinding her teeth in fury.

Lauren nodded, her eyes welling up with tears.

"I might not be able to look out for you much longer. Raegan despises me, and Mitchel plans to send me overseas. So you'll need to be extra cautious and avoid Raegan at all costs."

Tessa felt a surge of shock, morphing quickly into seething rage.

Mitchel treated Lauren so well, yet he would send Lauren away overseas for the sake of Raegan. Undoubtedly, Mitchel wouldn't let her off the hook easily since Raegan harbored a grudge against her.

What had that bitch done to deserve such favor? This thought only heightened her animosity.

Tessa blamed Raegan for everything that had befallen her.

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