She Became Exactly What They Wished For novel Chapter 4

Chapter 4

Before Maryann could react, Candice screamed.

The

mug fell to the floor and shattered.

“Candi!”

Javier and Claire immediately stood and rushed over, anxiously checking Candice’s hand, even though the burn was barely visible.

The back of Maryann’s hand was bright red, blistered, with faint traces of blood. But they didn’t seem to notice at all.

A trace of sarcasm flickered in Maryann’s eyes.

The next second, someone grabbed her wrist.

Lawrence pulled her toward the restroom.

“What are you doing?”

She was confused.

He turned on the faucet and held her wrist under the cool, small stream. His eyes stayed fixed on the reddened skin, his brow slightly furrowed. “You’re burned, too. Can’t you feel it?”

Stunn

idn’t respond. Surprise flickered in her eyes.

his fingers, pressed against her wrist, seemed to seep into her veins, her bones, er heart.

ce, why?” she asked, her voice slightly hoarse.

houldn’t he be worried about Candice? Why was he here, taking care of her?

Lawrence glanced at her eyes, filled with complex emotions.

Then he replied calmly, “So you won’t lose your temper and do something worse to Candi.”

Each word was clear and cold, cutting into Maryann’s heart like a knife.

“You always get physical with her when things don’t go your way, don’t you?

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“Last time, Candi got cut by the glass you broke and was hospitalized for three days.”

Maryann clearly heard the sound of her heart breaking.

It felt like a heavy hammer, completely shattering the faint, laughable hope that had started to surface in her eyes.

“Sorry.”

She pulled her hand back, her voice barely audible. “It won’t happen again.”

She’d leave once the divorce was final.

Lawrence was slightly taken aback.

Normally, Maryann would have already made a scene.

But today, she was so quiet and well-behaved-he couldn’t find anything to criticize.

Somehow, it made his earlier warning feel needlessly harsh.

His Adam’s apple bobbed as he looked at her calm profile. Just as he opened his mouth to speak, a scream came from outside. “Fire!”

It was followed by Candice’s cry for help.

Lawrence’s expression changed instantly. He rushed out.

Jostled by the panicked crowd in the restaurant, Maryann fell to the floor. Someone stepped hard on the back of her hand, and the pain was so sharp her vision went dark.

Mea

Candice was held safely in Lawrence’s arms, flanked by Javier and Claire. None of

er hurt in the slightest.

ry is still in there…” Candice said in a small voice, leaning against Lawrence.

ng at the crowded restaurant, Lawrence said, “The restroom is near the emergency exit. She uld’ve gotten out already.”

“That’s right. Maryann never gets the short end of anything. Forget her. That burn on your hand looks serious. Let’s get to the hospital,” Javier and Claire chimed in.

Hearing their words, Maryann felt a deep cut in her heart, blood oozing out. But she didn’t feel any pain anymore.

She forced herself up and stumbled toward the stairs.

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Just then, a deafening blast came from behind her.

A wave of heat lifted her off her feet and sent her tumbling down the stairs.

“Gosh!” the other diners exclaimed.

Lawrence turned around just in time to see Maryann’s slender figure-like a butterfly with broken wings-rolling down the stairs and crashing hard onto the floor.

“Maryann!”

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