He Gave Me Hearing, Then Taught Me What Silence Really Means novel Chapter 378

Nelson's eyes were icy, but his face was etched with hostility. "Get out of my house."

Lydia's chest trembled with rage. Fine, just fine. She was so angry she almost laughed, though tears streamed down her face. "Whether you believe me or not, I have no idea what you're talking about. Once you calm down, we need to have a serious talk."

She turned and headed downstairs, her eyes flashing with sheer malice the moment she lowered her lashes.

Juniper... What a piece of work!

Nelson turned back into the room and ordered a servant to clean up the mess on the floor.

He sat on the edge of the bed and checked the slap marks on Juniper's cheeks. The swelling had gone down a bit, but her eyes were still devoid of life.

She looked up at him, so calm, yet beneath that calm, emotions seemed to be churning.

"Moonlight is gone, isn't she?"

Nelson's Adam's apple bobbed. Just as he was about to comfort her, he saw tears sliding down her face.

She threw off the covers to get up, but because of the fever, her vision went dark for a moment.

Nelson caught her, holding her tightly. "I have people looking for her. Don't worry, we'll find her soon."

"Get out... Get out..."

She had no strength to curse him properly. She pushed him away, got out of bed, and headed for the door.

"Juniper!"

Nelson chased after her, not daring to pull her back by force. Right now, she felt like a dried leaf—one squeeze and she would crumble.

Juniper reached the front door. Still wearing her clothes from last night, she stood there looking fragile as paper.

Nelson muttered a curse, quickly grabbed his jacket from inside, and draped it over her shoulders.

He grabbed her arm and instructed Quinn, who was walking over, "Take her to my grandmother's place."

Quinn froze for a few seconds before nodding slowly. "Yes, Boss."

Nelson looked at Juniper again. "Go to Grandma's first. I promise I'll get your dog back. You're still running a fever, and I'm not comfortable letting you go back alone."

With that, he turned, adding one last thing. "You won't be able to handle Grandpa's temper."

As soon as he left, Quinn bowed slightly and gestured. "Ms. Lane."

Juniper didn't say a word. She lowered her eyes and got into the car.

Inside the villa's living room, Arthur sat authoritatively on the sofa. Seeing Nelson approach, he asked calmly, "Canceling such a crucial meeting just to coax your little mistress here? Nelson, I thought you knew what you were doing."

Nelson hadn't had a proper rest in a long time. From accompanying Juniper back to Oakley to searching for the dog all night, his nerves had been constantly on edge. Because of this, his attitude toward his grandfather was unusually stiff. "Grandpa, did you need something?"