“I’m scared of going abroad alone. I can’t be without Mom!TM Mensics pleaded desperately.
Heidi ored herself to stay firm. “Monica, you have to learn how to be independent. I can’t stay by your side forever.”
Those word cut through Monica like cold, sharp blades, each one slicing into her heart and leaving her bleeding
She wouldn’t listen anymore. Trans streamed down her face..
So this was it -Kenneth and Heidi were determined to send her away. Was it just to make room for Nicole to take her place as the rightful daughter of the family? Monica d’t say another word she turned around and ran out of the room. Her eyes burned with resentment and hatred.
“Nkole–you forced me into this
Meanwhile, Aaron had spent the past two days sending messages to Nicole, but she hadn’t responded once.
For the first time, he realized there was someone even more patient than he was. He used to ignore others messages and even block them if they got on But now, kurma had come for him faster than he had expected.
his nerves
Aaron couldn’t deny it. There was a flicker of certainty and panic in his eyes. Finally, headed straight for Silverwood University, unable to wait any longer, Dat when he armed at the lab, Nicole was nowhere in be found.
His eyes narrowed coldly as his presence exuded a growing sense of danger. Without hesitation, he dialed her number.
“The number you dialed is currently unavailable. Please try again later.” The robotic female voice broke his composure, stirring up unease in his heart.
He immediately turned to leave and instructed Lance in a low, chilling tone, “Call her parents at once and ask where she is. It even they don’t know, something must have happened to her!”
When Nicole regained conscioumes, the found herself tightly bound and tossed onto a bed. The room reeked of mildew, and the air was filled with the satisfied grunts of men.
As soon as she registered the sounds around her, Nicole’s mind went blank.
She remembered going to school early that morning. She had just passed Dr. Hayes‘ preliminary assessment and was preparing for the final clinical trial. But on her way to the restroom. someone had dragged her.
Her eyes widened in shock as she look in her surroundings–it looked like a rundown motel
Four men were in the room. They were shirtless, and their pants hung lovely from their waters.
one had a full beard, while the other’s face was flushed red with excitement. Moreover, the bed she was lying on was filled with many different tools.
Her heart irone, and her entire body stiffened What did these men plan on doing to her?
She was still in het white lab coat. But she was bound with rope, completely helpless.
One of the men red and looked directly at her malicious mile spread across his face. “You’re awake? Good just lie back and watch how we take care of you.”
Nicole’s whole body tensed as the color drained from her face. “Who sent you?” he asked, though she already had a strong suspicion.
Was that secret meeting between Monica and Trevor at the explanage last time all for today?
The man didn’t even bother tolle. “Now that you’ve fallen into our hands, don’t even think of leaving. If you make us happy, maybe we’ll let you live. But don’t blame us for being rough it you don’t obey.”
The bearded man, Victor Langford, grabbed a tool from the bed and swung at her face as soon as his accomplice was done talking
Nicole had nowhere to tun. The edge of the object slashed across her cheek, leaving a deep, bleeding wound
