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Under his intense gaze, Emily grew increasingly ill at ease. She lifted her bruised hand, intent on switching off the light. 

But before her fingertips could graze the switch, Alexander gently clasped her hand. 

His fingers were trembling, and his voice quivered as he blurted out, “Tell me, who did this to you?” 

Emily turned her face away, replying coolly, “It’s nobody. It doesn’t concern you.” 

Getting worked up, Alexander shot to his feet. “Then I’ll go ask Ethan. He must know,” he insisted. 

Hearing this, Emily quickly spoke up, “It was Emma and Penelope.” 

At the mention of those names, Alexander’s body stiffened ever so slightly. Then, in a hushed tone, he inquired, “When exactly did this happen?” 

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shattering into a million pieces. Yet, anger also welled up inside him. “If I hadn’t come today, were you just gonna keep this from me forever?” 

Emily pressed her lips tightly together, remaining tight–lipped. 

Growing more and more impatient, Alexander raised his voice. “Emily, answer me!” 

Still avoiding his eyes, Emily snapped, “I’m not required to tell you. You don’t have to know every single thing 

about me.” 

Even though her words were cold as ice, her heart was already a mess of emotions. 

Not willing to let it go, Alexander reached out to grab her 

arm. 

But the moment his hand made contact, Emily winced in pain, her brows furrowing deeply. 

Panicked, Alexander seized her hand and stared at the bruises on her arm. His eyes instantly welled up with 

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Taking her hand, he began to shed tears. 

Emily tried to tug her hand back, but seeing Alexander in tears, her heart gave a sharp pang. “You…” 

Alexander held her hand tenderly and said, “Just rest. I’ll stay right here with you.” 

Without another word, she just fixed her eyes on his face. 

Although Alexander tried his best to hide his tear–streaked face, Emily still noticed. 

Once again, she saw the concern and hurt in his eyes, but she was skeptical, thinking it was all an act. 

Alexander switched off the light and soothed Emily to sleep. 

In the dimness, what Emily didn’t realize was that Alexander’s face was soon drenched in tears. 

It was late at night, and Emily was dead tired. 

Within minutes, she drifted off to sleep. 

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Every single bruise on her body felt like a sharp needle, piercing his heart. 

After Emily was fast asleep, Alexander carefully pulled the covers up around her. 

Then, he bent down and planted a soft kiss on her forehead before quietly slipping out of the ward. 

As soon as he stepped outside, he ran into Vanessa. 

Composing himself, Alexander said, “Could you do me a favor and keep an eye on her for a bit?” 

Vanessa looked at him, puzzled. “What about you? Where are you off to?” 

Alexander thought for a moment and replied, “It’s nothing.” 

Then, without waiting for her response, he walked away. 

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After Nancy escorted Ethan out of the bar, Tyrone and Penelope joined Andrew and Shawn at a booth. 

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Although it was well past midnight, the bar remained a hub of excitement, with pulsating music and a vibrant energy that kept the crowd on their feet. 

Having polished off a couple of bottles of beer, Penelope began to feel a bit of pressure in her bladder. 

Spotting an opportune moment, she rose from her seat, a hint of embarrassment flickering across her face as she informed the group, “I’m gonna head to the restroom real quick.” 

Tyrone gave a curt nod, granting her permission. 

Penelope adjusted her dress and stepped down from the booth. 

In her haste, however, she bumped into a young woman making her way through the throng. 

The woman, with her long, flowing blonde hair, heavy–lidded eyes outlined in dark makeup, and a skimpy outfit that left little to the imagination, spun around sharply. “Watch where you’re going, lady!” she snapped, her voice dripping with irritation. 

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Penelope, caught off guard retorted sharply “It was an 

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accident, okay?” 

The blonde’s eyes narrowed, and she took a menacing step forward. “An accident? Well, how about a little apology then?” 

Penelope found herself backing up, the relentless advance of the aggressive woman pushing her towards a corner. With nowhere else to go, the woman crowded into her personal space, her face inches from Penelope’s. “I said, apologize!” she demanded, her voice rising. 

“I didn’t mean to. I’m not gonna say sorry for something that wasn’t my fault,” Penelope shot back defiantly. 

The blonde’s temper flared. Without warning, she reached out and grabbed a fistful of Penelope’s hair, yanking her head back. 

Then, in a disgusting act of aggression, she spat directly into Penelope’s open mouth. 

Penelope’s face contorted in revulsion as she gagged, the taste and feeling making her stomach churn. 

The blonde, far from satisfied, lashed out with a stinging 

slap across Penelope’s cheek. “You ungrateful bitch! You 

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Penelope was in a daze, the shock and humiliation leaving her speechless for a moment. Then, regaining her senses, she let out a desperate cry, “Tyrone!” 

The ruckus at the bar snatched the attention of those around, their gazes veering towards the commotion. 

Though Tyrone hadn’t caught Penelope’s plea, the shift in the patrons‘ focus didn’t escape him. 

Following the collective line of sight, his heart sank when he saw Penelope in distress. In an instant, he was on his feet, leaping off the booth. With a thunderous roar, he thundered across the room, shouting, “Hey! What the hell do you think you’re doing to my friend?” 

The blonde, undeterred by Tyrone’s threat, simply sneered at him. 

Undaunted, Tyrone pressed forward, his protective instincts in overdrive. 

Just as he neared them, the woman reached into her purse and pulled out a folding knife. With a swift, vicious motion, she swiped it across Penelope’s face. 

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The shrill scream that tore from Penelope’s throat pierced 

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