A piercing shriek reverberated through the tranquil garden of the sprawling mansion.Irene tumbled to the ground, her knees scraped and raw, a heart-wrenching cry escaping her lips. The intensity of her scream seemed to ignite a fire within her chest, each breath stinging as if her lungs were ablaze.Theodore's expression remained stoic, his gaze fixed on her prone form. However, beneath that composed exterior, a surge of anger surged through him. How could she subject herself to such harm?Without hesitation, he closed the distance between them, his presence casting a shadow over her. Standing behind her, he loomed like a sentinel.Clenching her fist, Irene grasped at the cool strands of grass beneath her, her heart racing in tandem with his proximity. A shiver of unease crept up her spine, her senses keenly aware of his nearness. Shock and a hint of fear danced in her eyes, a palpable tension hanging in the air."What's the matter now? Haven't I been repeatedly told to spare those d
"Watch where you're going!" Irene exclaimed as she stumbled and fell on her buttocks, colliding with an unseen obstacle. She cursed herself silently, unable to fathom why these things always seemed to happen to her. She had only stepped outside for some fresh air, but before she could even take a breath, she found herself colliding with a person who was clearly seething with anger.It should have been her shouting, she thought, incredulous at the audacity of this person who seemed to believe they ruled the world when they clearly did not.As she lifted her head, she was taken aback to see the person standing before her, their gaze fixed upon her. A shiver ran down her spine as she met their shocked expression."What the hell? What are you doing here, Irene?" Miley Jones asked, her tone revealing her disappointment in her less-than-perfect daughter.Irene couldn't believe her eyes. This was not the encounter she had anticipated, nor had she ever imagined running into her mother in this
Miley came to an abrupt stop, causing Irene to stumble alongside her. She took a moment to compose herself and regain her posture."Where are you taking the daughter-in-law of the Myers family?" Theodore, who was already shocked to see Miley Jones here, became even more astonished when he witnessed her dragging Irene with her.He hadn't expected to find Miley Jones and his own wife at the hospital when he had come to visit the accident victim.Irene's eyes widened as she saw him. She couldn't understand why he always seemed to show up wherever she was. It felt like he was stalking her, and she despised it.Above all else, he was no different from her own family. They were all ready to create chaos and pain in her life. Her own mother couldn't even sympathise with her injured feet, and now this guy, who was the reason for her injury, was displaying such terrible behaviour towards her.Miley Jones was shocked to see the unexpected person she had encountered. She wanted her daughter to p
A piercing shriek reverberated through the tranquil garden of the sprawling mansion.Irene tumbled to the ground, her knees scraped and raw, a heart-wrenching cry escaping her lips. The intensity of her scream seemed to ignite a fire within her chest, each breath stinging as if her lungs were ablaze.Theodore's expression remained stoic, his gaze fixed on her prone form. However, beneath that composed exterior, a surge of anger surged through him. How could she subject herself to such harm?Without hesitation, he closed the distance between them, his presence casting a shadow over her. Standing behind her, he loomed like a sentinel.Clenching her fist, Irene grasped at the cool strands of grass beneath her, her heart racing in tandem with his proximity. A shiver of unease crept up her spine, her senses keenly aware of his nearness. Shock and a hint of fear danced in her eyes, a palpable tension hanging in the air."What's the matter now? Haven't I been repeatedly told to spare those d
Irene winced as Theodore's grip on her hand tightened, causing her to fear that her wrist might dislocate if he continued to drag her.Startled by her moans of pain, Theodore immediately released his grip and observed the anguish on her face, leaving him confused about what had just happened to her."What's wrong? Are your wounds hurting?" he asked softly, struggling to recognize his own voice as he posed the question."N-no," Irene stammered, feeling flustered by his proximity and how closely he stood beside her. It made it difficult for her to articulate her thoughts clearly.She couldn't understand why his cologne seemed to render her speechless, preventing her from expressing herself and comprehending the situation fully."Then why are you moaning like that? Is my touch triggering something within you?" Theodore inquired, his eyes filled with curiosity.He didn't know why he had asked that question, but her moan had stirred something within him, causing an unexpected physical react
Irene jumped in surprise as the door suddenly swung open with a loud crash, without any warning or knock. She couldn't believe someone would enter a room so rudely, especially when it wasn't even their own.She couldn't comprehend how someone could lack such basic manners. It was truly shocking."You're back?" Theodore eagerly asked, waiting for her to enter his house.He could have brought her back himself, but he refrained from doing so, knowing how scared she was at that moment. He didn't want to ruin things by forcing her.Without waiting for her response, he sat beside her and took hold of her hand, examining the injuries and the bleeding. It irritated him.Irene gasped in shock at his authoritative demeanour. It was commendable how he carried himself, as if he could do anything. That's exactly how he was behaving at that moment."Ahmm," Irene moaned as he pressed on her wound. "I told you, everything has consequences. And it seems you enjoy the consequences more than anything,"
"I am already independent, there's no need for you to see anything," Irene retorted, matching his miscellaneous expressions that he had just given her."Putting that aside, I would appreciate it if you could tell me where the doctor is, or if I need to contact every staff member here to find out. And we both know, for me, it's not a difficult task. This hospital is funded by Myers only, so consider it all yours," Theodore's lips curled into a sharp smirk as he gave Irene a victorious look. He knew she couldn't win against him if he wanted something. He would obtain it, by any means necessary.People knew and witnessed his true nature. They knew how wicked he could be as a person. No one dared to cross him, and if they did, he knew exactly how to eliminate them from his path."I already told you I'm not telling, and that's final. Do whatever you want," Irene replied, showing no concern for his thoughts and his clear warning.She didn't even have a doctor, so it was already a chaotic si
Irene watched Theodore intently, her eyes blinking in surprise. Despite her attempts to challenge him, he remained unfazed, showing only a hint of excitement in his voice. His face, however, remained devoid of any discernible emotion.Theodore swiftly pulled out his phone and dialled a number. "I want the entire staff in front of me within two minutes, right here in the hallway," he commanded authoritatively. As he spoke, he cast a sidelong glance at Irene, relishing the wide-eyed expression on her face. He was determined to uncover the extent of Myers' power.It wasn't just about power; it was about ownership. Irene was his wife, whether acknowledged or not, and that meant he possessed her completely. But it didn't stop there. Theodore believed he even controlled the very essence of her existence, dictating when and where she took each breath.Some might label this behaviour as narcissistic, but Theodore saw it differently. To him, it was simply an acknowledgment of reality. What was