Reclaiming Her Heart

In the Car.

Lawrence held Tessa tightly, completely unaware that something was wrong with her.

It wasn't until they got back to the Smith Mansion and he laid Tessa on the bed that she woke up.

She started screaming frantically, feeling around her surroundings.

She had no idea where she had been taken this time, only that she was terrified!

Seeing her groping around, Lawrence's pupils contracted sharply. "Tessa, what's wrong?"

Hearing his voice, Tessa froze, her panic subsiding instantly. But then she started feeling her throat and her eyes, tears streaming down her face.

Lawrence finally realized what was happening. He waved his hand in front of her face, and sure enough, there was no reaction.

He was furious, reaching out to touch her throat.

Tessa screamed in pain, her body drenched in sweat.

Cora came upstairs, her face full of worry.

"Tessa, what happened? Why did you come back from Silver Bay City like this?"

Hearing her voice, Tessa seemed to find a lifeline, desperately trying to get out of bed.

Cora quickly supported her, her eyes welling up with tears. "Tessa, don't be afraid, I'm here."

Tessa started crying uncontrollably, but her voice was hoarse, only able to make some meaningless sounds.

Lawrence was trembling with anger, realizing this was Raymond's revenge.

Raymond wanted Tessa to suffer the same fate as Selena.

Lawrence's mouth was filled with the taste of blood. He regretted poisoning Selena mute back then, knowing Raymond's vengeful nature, but he couldn't hold back at the time.

He rubbed his head, hearing Cora start to cry too.

"Tessa, don't worry, I'll find a doctor right away. You'll be okay. Who did this to you?" She cried while looking at Lawrence. "What happened in Silver Bay City?"

"Mom, it's a long story. I'll find the best doctor to treat Tessa," Lawrence chimed in.

As soon as he finished speaking, Tessa let out a painful wail, bending over, trying to find a position to ease the pain.

But no matter what position she tried, the sensation of thousands of needles piercing her skin followed her relentlessly.

How could this happen?

It was all because of Selena, that wretched woman!

She had to survive, only by living could she get her revenge.

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She had to make sure the Smith family killed Selena themselves, and she had to keep her identity as the Smith family's daughter.

Tessa cried uncontrollably, her sweat dripping in large beads.

Cora stood by helplessly, wearing a dress that Tessa had wrinkled with her tight grip. "Lawrence, go get the doctor, give Tessa a painkiller shot!" Cora called out.

Lawrence was also scared, immediately calling for their private doctor.

The doctor had just reached the bottom of the stairs when he heard the painful cries from upstairs.

After the painkiller shot, Tessa lay on the bed crying.

Being unable to see or speak was such a painful experience.

Not far away, Lawrence was talking to Cora about Selena, and Cora's face was full of anger.

"So Raymond did this to Tessa because of Selena? How could Selena compare to Tessa?" she shouted.

She was clearly furious, gripping the chair tightly. "Where's Richard? Didn't he come back with you?"

"Mom, I didn't inform him about this when I came back. I was in such a hurry that I forgot. He should still be in Silver Bay City," Lawrence replied.

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"Don't worry, I've already warned him. When is Dad coming back?"

Mentioning Jason, Cora instantly became more docile, even hesitant.

Over the years, she had never told her children the truth. Jason's attitude towards her had always been indifferent. He spent most of his time away, only coming back for urgent family matters, playing the role of a loving husband.noveldrama

But most of the time, she couldn't even reach him by phone, just waiting quietly at home for his return.

So she didn't know how to answer Lawrence's question.

"Mom?"

Cora sighed, "Maybe soon."

Lawrence sensed something was off, especially with Jason's attitude towards Tessa. It had changed too quickly.

He used to dote on Tessa, but since she went to Silver Bay City, Jason hadn't called

once.

Was he hiding something from the rest of the Smith family?

"Lawrence, did your father say anything to you when you went to Silver Bay City?"

"No."

Cora breathed a sigh of relief, "I see."