Chapter 144 

After twenty grueling minutes , the doctor finally put down his tools , exhaustion etched into every line of his face .

 

He turned to Torin , looking utterly drained .

“ Your wound has been stitched up again .

Avoid spicy or cold foods , and be careful with … 

“ Give me another bottle of painkillers , Torin interrupted , his raspy voice curing through like a knife .

There was something dangerously raw in his tone , barely masking a deeper , darker storm .

 

The doctor hesitated , his jaw nearly dropping in shock .

To comply might keep him safe , but his conscience protested vehemently .

 

His expression twisted with conflict as he stammered , “ Mr.

Drayton , with your current condition , additional painkillers could hinder the healing process .

” 

Seeing him reach for the phone on the bedside table , the doctor did his best to keep his voice calm .

“ You’ve just had surgery .

You need to rest now ! 

“ Save it , ” Torin snapped , his eyes narrowing , dark and volatile .

“I don’t need you to tell me what to do , Just give me the pills – or get out 

His final words carmed a trembling edge that sent a chill down everyone’s spine .

 

Faced with the choice between integrity and survival , the doctor reluctantly chose the latter , hurrying to comply 

Meanwhile , Fenwick , lurking just outside the door , was trembling as he tried to stay out of sight , 

The last thing he wanted was to face Torin’s wrath .

He’d seen only snippets of the livestream – just enough to hear Torin’s declaration about sending Elysia to the training center .

 

ran would undoubtedly lash out , 

He couldn’t watch anymore , not because he didn’t care , but because he was afraid .

If he pointed out the obvious .

Torin and Fenwick had no desire to become the target of his fury .

 

‘ Maybe if I stay out of sight … He won’t notice me , Fenwick thought .

 

“ Fenwick , do you think I’m a fool ?” Torin’s low , seething nice shattered the silence .

Fenwick startled violently , his foot accidentally kicking the door .

 

The door creaked open with agonizing slowness , leaving Fenwick no choice but to awkwardly scratch the back of his head as he stepped inside .

 

I’m sorry .

” 

“I don’t expect you to own up to your mistakes .

But you will watch this livestream .

You need to see Rowena for what she really is .

If you keep running away , you’re only hurting yourself ,” 

With that , 

Torin turned on the TV , cutting off any excuse Fenwick might have had .

 

The moment the screen flickered to life , a bloodcurdling scream core through the hospital room .

 

A shrill scream suddenly pierced the silent ward .

 

Fenwick , standing closest to the speakers , instinctively raised his hands to block his ears , but the sound didn’t hurt .

Instead , it sent an unfamiliar sensation coursing through him .

 

A single tear slid down his cheek , unbidden .

 

Confusion flooded his mind .

“ Why does it feel as though the scream has clawed its way into my 

my chest ? Why did it hurt ? Fenwick thought .

 

It wasn’t until the cry faded into silence that Fenwick finally understood what he was feeling .

 

His heart ached , his head throbbed , and every limb felt heavy with pain .

Yet he wasn’t wearing the serving glasses .

His emotions , this time .

 

were all his own .

 

Clutching his chest , Fenwick staggered back , his breathing labored When he finally met Torin’s gaze , his eyes were wide with realization .

 

“ Torin … Are you feeling it too ? Fenwick asked .

 

Torin didn’t answer 

His attention was glued to the screen 

The screen was filled with blood , as if the entire screen had been dyed red .

 

Fenwick felt bile rise in his throat as the sight overwhelmed him .

He could almost smell the sharp , metallic tang of blood seeping through the 

screen .

 

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“ How … how did this happen in just a few minutes ? he whispered hoarsely .

 

The livestream’s chat provided answers .

 

[ Who are these people ? Why are they attacking Elysia ? ] 

[ It has to be Rowena .

The same way she sent thugs after Caellan , she’s doing it to Elysia .

Rowena is a monster ! ] 

[ Rowena ? She’s abroad , living it up .

Someone in another country needs to do us all a favor and take her out .

 

“ Rowena … how dare you ! How dare you do this to Elysia Torin growled through clenched teeth .

His fury , suppressed for too long finally erupted as tears spilled down his checks .

 

Torin’s hands trembled at his sides , every fiber of his being crying out to lash out , to destroy something – anything .

But his freshly stitched wound forced him into stillness .

He couldn’t risk tearing it open and couldn’t risk missing a second of Elysia’s memories 

“ It’s my fault ,” he choked out , his voice breaking “ I didn’t protect you .

I was too blind .

Too weak , Why why did it take me so long to see the truth ? ” Fenwick was similarly stunned , unable to tear his gaze from the screen .

 

The camera caught the assailants as they left – walking with coordinated precision , their movements too practiced to be ordinary street thuigs “ Torin , ” Fenwick muttered , his voice shaking .

Look at their uniforms .

Their movements .

They’re too professional .

This isn’t like the thugs Rowens hired to attack Caellan .

Could we have been wrong What if it wasn’t Rowena this time ? 

Torin shot him a look and said , “ Are you an idion ” Although he hadn’t seen the live stream , the barrage of comments was enough to figure out that it was Rowena who had sent people to attack Caellan 

Torin himself had even admitted it : those thugs were sent by Rowena 

While he didn’t exactly like Fenwick , Fenwick was still his brother .

Rowena had already caused him enough trouble – not once , “ You’re a fool .

Fenwick , you must have been under some kind of spell from Howena .

Even if Elyst wasn’t the one she harmed , what about Caellan ? Are we just supposed to forgive her ! Are we supposed to forgive the framing of Elysia just because of dor ? 

but 

many times 

Fenwick flinched , his mouth opening and closing uselessly .

He had no respanie .

 

[ Breaking News : Renowned Singer Harry Passes Away Following Medical Complications I 

( Familar words , unfamiliar , sentences , is it the injury I’m thinking of ? ] 

[ Could this be Elysia’s revenge ? If so … it’s illegal , right ? ] 

SEND GIFT 

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