Chapter 20 You Are Blushing
Bang
Aloed crash echoed as the door burst open.
The heedle posed to pierce Jemima’s thigh, halted midair
The room full of depravest individuals turned to the door in terror Some tried to flee but barely took a few steps before being tackled to the ground by security guards in black They were dragged out like lifeless sacks, their screams echoing through the room. A few had even lost their towels, crawling on the floor stark naked—a sight that was truly repulsive.
From the moment the security team stormed in to the moment they left, everything was handled with swift efficiency
No on dared to look at the bed.
The female housekeeping manager who had entered alongside the security team immediately covered Jemima’s body with clothing. She unted her bound hands. Only after conducting a thorough check did she step out to report.
Outside the room. Scott’s expression was icy. “How is she”
The manager replied. “Thankfully, we arrived in time. She’s physically unharmed, but she seems disoriented, probably from the shock”
Scott stepped into the room
It was silent inside.
The woman on the bed curled up inside his jacket, her long, waterfall–like hair scattered in a tangled mess. Her face was pale. blood stained the corner of her lips, and her body trembled uncontrollably. At that moment, she looked like a rose crushed
blizzard, shattered in a devastatingly beautiful way
Bending down, he gently touched her cheek with his fingertips.
The next second, her soft face leaned into his touch, nuzzling against h
Scott froze.
palm
She gazed up at him, her expression shifung from dazed and unfocused to sorrowful and pleading. Her eyes held the same helplessness as a wounded fawn, barely clinging to life.
Something stirred in his chest. He reached out with his other hand and lightly patted her head. “It’s okay. No one will hurt
you now
Jemima suddenly broke into tears, her tears falling into his palm.
“Dontcry Scott wasn’t used to situations like this and didn’t know how to comfort people. The more he told her not to cry, the harder she wept.
Her cries reached the hallway. Outside, Louis felt distressed hearing it.
The female manager was still lingering nearby. He turned to her and said, “Not a word about tonight’s events can be leaked. If any rumors do get out, the hotel will take full responsibility.”
The manager quickly assured him that she would keep it confidential.
She couldn’t afford to offend someone as powerful as Scott. Moreover, considering that the incident happened in their hotel. she was already grateful that she wasn’t held accountable. She dared not speak out of turn.
Scott carried Jemima out of the hotel through a secluded route.
On the way to the hospital, she continued crying,
It seemed she had lost control of her tear glands as wave after wave of tears soaked the front of his shirt completely.
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her alone in this state. So he let her sit on his lap, held her the entire way, and allowed her to bury hell in his arms crying til his clothes were covered in her tears and not
she criest for more than half
He had used up an entire pack of times fast wiping her tears and her runny nose
sally she ope
tissues just
Alienwand she leaned quietly against his shimibler, eyes closed as if she had fallen adeep
When they passes a curve in the roal inestis caused her face to tip forward, brushing against his throat. Her soft lips brubed again his Adam’s apple
Scod held his breath
He passively pushed her head back to its original position.
When they anies at the hospital, Louis was surprised “Mr. Sterling, why are your cheeks so flushed! Are you feeling hot?”
m sure talk a let”
Scott gave him a cold glance.
Lous was confused
#hy as he suddenly annoyed?
They had arrives at a private hospital where prior arrangements had been made. By the time Scott got out of the car, nurses were already waiting at the entrance. They quickly took Jentima and rushed her in for examination
It was half past midnight
lu the wind, Jemima slowly regamed consciousness
She turned her head and saw Scott sining beside the bed.
His shirt was wrinkled, sleeves rolled up, and three buttons undone at the collar, giving him the appearance of someone who had just run a marathon in formal attire.
“Mr. Sterling”
Her voice was hoarse and nasal.
“Do you remember what happened?” Scott asked.
“Yes”
Jemima gave him a bitter smile.
From the moment she was attacked to when he saved her, she had been in a daze, but she hadn’t completely lost awareness.
“Thank you! I can’t thank you enough!” If he hadn’t rescued her, she would have been as good as dead.
Scott looked at her for a moment, his gaze deep and unreadable. “I have good news and bad news. Which one do you want to
hear first?”
Both”
“The good news is that you weren’t violated. The drugged needle didn’t pierce your skin, and the one in the hallway was just a serlative. It won’t cause any lasting harm. As for the bad news…” He paused briefly. “Your boyfriend was the one who orchestrated this
“I know…”
Jemima lowered hereves her hand clenched tightly as the bedsheet.
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Scott didn’t comment on her personal affairs. “You ended up there partly because of my oversight. I’m still holding those people for you. If you want to press charges or settle it privately, I can help you one more time.”
“You’ve already helped me so much,” Jemima said, lifting her gaze. “Ill handle the rest myself”
“Are you sure you don’t need any help?”
*I already owe you a huge favor. I can’t afford to owe you any more
Scott chuckled softly.
At that moment, the phone on the table rang.
It was Jemimas.
He handed it to her.
Jemima glanced at the screen. It was her father.
It was nearing one in the morning. Her parents were growing somewhat anxious as their daughter had yet to return home Despite knowing she was an adult, they couldn’t help but worry,
Clearing her throat, she answered, “Dad.”
Jemma where are you?
“I’m.. I’m at a club with some friends.”
“If you don’t come home, your mom won’t go to sleep. She’s worried about you. Come back soon.”
“Okay, I’ll be right back.”
After the ended the call, a wave of bitterness washed over her heart.
She didn’t dare to imagine the pain her parents would have felt if something had happened to her that night.
She turned to Scott. “Can you take me home?”
Scott was silent for a few seconds. “Are you sure you want to go home looking like this? Won’t your parents notice something’s wrong?”
Jemima joked weakly,, “If I don’t go home, my mom won’t sleep. I have to at least…” Her eyes turned red.
She took a deep breath, swallowing back the lump in her throat. To cover up her emotions, she muttered. “This is so weird. Why do I feel like crying again? So embarrassing”
“If you want to cry, just cry. I’ve seen you cry all night already. One more time won’t make a difference.”
It was nearing two in the morning.
Scott arranged for someone to take Jemina home.
She put on makeup to cover the marks on her wrist. Pretending she was drunk, she chatted with her parents for a bit, then. said she was exhausted and went straight to bed.
Her parents were relieved to see her home.
Inside her room, Jemima washed her face and called Amelia. “Mia, it’s impossible for me and Julius to part ways in peace. I’m going to ruin him.”
Half–asleep, Amelia instantly woke up.
