Chapter 57
Three years had passed since Callisto had fallen into a coma, Init for Cassian, the memory of that day remained etched into his mind. He could recall every second of the encounter with Lorraine–the subtle fear in her eyes, the way her body stiffened with tension–as vividly as if it had happened only yesterday. It was all too satisfying for him to relive,
He had left Lorraine reeling, just as Wayne rushed in, his concern for her obvious.
“Lorraine, are you okay! Did he hurt you” Wayne’s voice was laced with worry the second Cassian stepped out, his looming figure casting a shadow on the doorway
Lorraine Husd barely managed to stand by herself. Her knees buckled under the weight of her emotions, and Wayne rushed to support her, helping her to the couch. Even as she sat down, the cold, oppressive air from her encounter with Cassian lingered. The warmth had drained from her face, and her breathing was shallow, each gaspia reminder of the fear that had momentarily paralyzed her..
One of Lorraine’s workers hurrieilly approached, a glass of water trembling in her hands as she extended it toward Lorraine. “Ma’am, here’s some water,” the worker said, her voice shaky, her concern palpable. Another worker stood by, fanning Lorraine, trying her best to bring some relief.
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Wayne’s gaze never left Lorraine, his brow furrowed with concern. “What happened?” he asked, his voice softer now but still edged with urgency. Why were those people acting like that“”
Lorraine took a gulp of the water, her body still trembling, but the cool liquid helped to ground her. She took a few steadying breaths, slowly regaining her composure. 1–I’m fine now,” she murmured, though everyone around her knew the words were a thin veil to cover her distress.
Another of her workers, Nisha, stood off to the side, her curiosity piqued but hesitant to ask too much. “Boss, who were those people?” she finally
Lorraines expression hardened, the initial shock giving way to a deeper, simmering anger. Her grip on the water glass tightened. From today on. don’t let them into the shop, she instructed firmly. Those people bring nothing but trouble. Do you understand?”
Her employees exchanged worried glances, unsure if they should press further. But Lorraine’s command was clear, and they knew better than to question her. With uneasy nods, they dispersed, returning to their duties. One worker returned to the counter, though the tension still hung heavy in the air, thick and suffocating
But Wayne wasn’t ready to let the conversation drop. He moved closer to Lorraine, sitting beside her on the couch. His hands gently cupped her face, turning her to face him, his eyes searching hers for answers. He needed to know what had happened, and he wouldn’t rest until she told him.
“What did he
do to you?” he asked, his voice low but filled with concern.
Lorraine’s l
slips trembled, and here eyes glistened with unshed tears. She hesitated, her mind flashing back to those moments with Cassian. “W–Well her voice wavered
“Tell me, Wayne insisted gently, though his tone had a harder edge now. He knew Cassian was capable of anything, and the thought of what might have transpired between him and Lorraine filled him with dread,
She swallowed hard, finally forcing the words out. “H–He touched me inappropriately. He disrespected me again.” Her voice cracked as the emotion hit her in waves, “Wayne, he’s exactly the same as when I last saw him.”
Wayne’s expression darkened immediately. His jaw clenched, and Lorraine could feel the tension radiating from him. Unable to face him, she turned her head away, her gaze falling to the floor as fresh tears welled up in her eyes.
Cassian could still remember the way she had trembled in his presence, i the mix of fear and anger that had pulsed beneath the surface. Lorraine had spent the last five years trying to keep herself and her children out of the Allegra family’s reach, but all it had taken was his reappearance to bring those old emotions surging back to the surface.
“He hasn’t changed at all!” Lorraine’s frustration boiled over, her tears finally spilling down her cheeks. For all I know, he’s even worse! Why is he bothering me now, Wayne? It’s been three years!”
Cassin’s voice had echoed in her mind, his words chilling her to the core. Callisto… he had repeated that name over and over, but Lorraine had refused to listen. She didn’t want to be dragged back into that world, didn’t want anything to do with the Allegra family anymore.
She had made the decision to cut ties with them years ago, and at the time, it had felt like the only option. But now, sitting there with Wayne, her mind swirling with fear and doubt she couldn’t help but wonder if she had made a mistake. What did they want from her now!
Her hands began to tremble again as a sudden realization hit her. Panic seized her, and she grabbed Wayne’s arm. “Lucio and Lucian are they safe?” she asked, her voice frantic “No one caused trouble at the house, right? N–No, is that why you rushed here! Did something happen!”
She tried to stand, but Wayne quickly pulled her back down, his hands steady on her shoulders. “Shh, it’s okay, Lorraine,” he soothed, brushing a strand of her hair away from her face. “Lucio and Lucian are line. No one caused any trouble. They’re safe at the mansion. Everything is fine.”
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Chapter 37
He paused for a moment, his expression shifting to one of seriousness. The truth is last week. I ran into that jerk Avellino during a business dea He asked about you, and said he’d come visit. I didn’t take him seriously, but earlier, my secretary reported that he’d been spotted hanging around this area. That’s why I rushed over here. I’m sorry, Lorraine. I should have told you sooner, but I didn’t want to scare you.”
Lorraine fell silent, her mind racing with emotions she couldn’t quite control. She lowered her gaze, her voice barely above a whisper. “What does he want from me. Wayne Her eyes flicked up to meet his, fear evident in her expression. “Do you think… Callisto do you think he wants to take the twins from me?”
Wayne sighed deeply, his shoulders sagging under the weight of her question. “I don’t know, Lorraine,” he admitted, his voice soft but pained.
Even though she knew Callisto had been in a coma for three years, something about the situation didn’t sit right with her. There was an unease in her chest, a growing sense of dread that she couldn’t shake.
Tears brimmed in her eyes once more as she reached for Wayne’s hand. “Please can you investigate again? Find out what’s really going on with him and his family?”
As the memory of that day faded. Cassian’s smirk only deepened. He had left Lorraine shaken, vulnerable, and that was exactly what he wanted. She had managed to slip through their grasp for five years, but now he was back. And this time, he wouldn’t let her go so easily.
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