I tried to run, but three maids caught me, dragging me back by my hair and forcing me down in front of Mason.
The taste of blood filled my mouth as I looked up at him, devastation in my eyes.
‘Mason, not the freezer! How can you do this to me?”
When he saw my desperate plea, Mason hesitated, reaching out to brush the hair from my forehead.
Beside him, Elise’s expression suddenly turned sour. She spoke sweetly: “Mason, don’t blame Riley. She just wants to eave. My belly only hurts a little–it’s nothing.”
At her words, Mason’s expression hardened again.
‘Riley, stop being so dramatic.”
At Mason’s signal, the maids began dragging me across the floor.
nstinctively, I clutched my belly, panic rising.
I’m pregnant, Mason! I’m pregnant!” I screamed.
But the man only looked at me like I was pulling some ridiculous stunt as I was dragged farther away.
n my despair, I heard Mason gently patting Elise’s back.
Elise, don’t worry. Riley and I have been together for three years–I know what she can handle. Besides, this will each her not to target you in the future.”
closed my eyes, a tear sliding down my cheek.
‘ou’re rotten to the core, Mason, completely rotten.
was locked in the freezer for three full days and nights.
Vhen they finally let me out, ice crystals hung from my eyelashes. My hands and feet were blue with cold, and my
ody had lost all feeling.
Mason’s anger had subsided, and his expression showed a hint of regret.
When a maid threw a blanket over me, she accidentally pulled my hair. I let out a weak hiss, and Mason snapped at
ler.
Can’t you be more gentle?” he barked. “Where’s the doctor? Why isn’t he here yet?”
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The maid stammered: “The doctor is with M
“Mr. Reed, should) call him over?”
At the mention of Elise, Mason fell silent
After a long pause, he finally said, “Don’t botwy, Viley, bee is prepare to the HT
I responded to Mason’s words without wwvotion
“Fine, I won’t fight her for anything”
Not even you, I won’t fight her willwr,
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