Madly Yours (Nora Reed) novel Chapter 302

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Meanwhile, at the Reed Residence.

After a grueling week of recovery, Jade Reed had finally been discharged from the hospital.

Her right arm was locked in a heavy cast and secured in a sling against her chest. While the swelling on the left side of her face had gone down, the four-stitch gash on her cheek was still an angry, scabbing mess. Every time she spoke, the skin pulled, making her hiss in agony.

Penelope Reed hovered anxiously, carefully helping her out of the luxury sedan. "Easy now, take it slow. Watch your step."

Marcus Reed trailed behind them, his face clouded with dark irritation.

Ever since Jade's brutal 'accident', he hadn't shown Penelope an ounce of warmth.

As far as he was concerned, if she had done a better job raising Nora, Jade wouldn't have been subjected to such a horrific beating.

He had actually convinced himself that Nora was an obedient, useful daughter.

Who could have predicted that she would not only steal Jade's rightful place as Mrs. Lancaster, but also order her thugs to nearly beat Jade to death!

It was absolutely infuriating!

If Penelope hadn't spent the entire week sleeping on a cot in the hospital, waiting on Jade hand and foot, he would have thrown her out onto the street days ago!

"Make sure Jade is comfortable. I have to get to the office."

Marcus had spent the entire week glued to the hospital ward, and the company was on the verge of total collapse without his oversight. He desperately needed to restore order.

"Don't worry, honey. I'll take excellent care of her..."

Marcus completely ignored her, spinning on his heel and marching back to his car.

Standing on the porch steps, Penelope watched the vehicle pull out of the driveway, her lips trembling slightly as a flash of deep resentment crossed her eyes.

"What are you staring at? Hurry up and get me inside," Jade snapped, her voice dripping with venomous entitlement.

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