Lahat ng Kabanata ng Love in the dark: Kabanata 271 - Kabanata 280

With him being so close, she could still hear him clearly despite the ringing in her ears. Zoey looked at him in a daze as her eyes gradually turned red. Her jaw had also reddened due to his firm grip—as her skin was delicate and fair, any marks seemed obvious. "Am I cheap? Yes, a little," she thought. Her agony grew. She felt she could hardly breathe. She felt so miserable that she couldn't make a sound like someone stabbed her heart with a knife. Laurence lowered his fierce gaze to her. He hadn't been so angry for a long time. He did think about spending the rest of his life with Zoey. "But she played me like a fool and betrayed me!" he thought angrily. Laurence rarely got carried away by anger like he was now. Clenching her face, he stared into her eyes. "Have I not satisfied you? Do you have to sleep around? With Shawn Zuckman, no less! Do you have no pride? Don't you know how much he disdains you? Didn't you hear that he thinks you're a whore? Why do you have to o

Zoey rarely heard him say anything so mean and was stunned by his hurtful words. A surge of cold numbness rose from the bottom of her feet to the back of her head. She felt dizzy; her face gradually showed her sorrow as the man stared coldly at her like she was a stranger. Feeling numb, Zoey sniffled and said in a nasal and hoarse voice, "Aren't you torturing yourself as well by keeping me by your side?" She was as pale as a ghost. However, Laurence refused to allow himself to be moved by her pitiful look, thinking that his sympathy led to him being betrayed and cheated. Laurence mercilessly grabbed her face, his eyes devoid of pity. "Stop wasting your breath. I can do whatever I want." He let her go and scanned her whole body like he was sizing up a merchandise item. "Go clean yourself up." Knowing he meant it as an insult, Zoey felt humiliated. However, Laurence wanted to make her feel worse and added coldly, "Make sure you're squeaky clean." Even Zoey's fists we

Zoey experienced a form of humiliation she had never felt before.It was as if Laurence had forgotten about her. It had been a week since he came home. During that week, Zoey had no one to talk to; she could only get information about the outside world by watching television.The news of Zoey from the hotel that night was still the hot topic of discussion for all the entertainment news channels.The news that Laurence's wife was cheating on him with Shawn was not something that was explicitly discussed, but everyone was talking about it in private.Even when the reporter did not get a clear picture of the woman's face on the bed, the public still made assumptions based on their intuition. That, paired with the deliberate fanning of flames by others who wanted to see her humiliated, made the rumors spread like wildfire.Zoey watched the news coverage about her calmly. She was now grateful for Laurence's coat, which he had tossed at her when he found her at the hotel. At least it co

Zoey didn't want to argue with him in the office, especially not in front of that many people.She thought about it for a second and decided she would be courteous. "Thank you for your care, Mr. Scott."Laurence raised an eyebrow. "You're welcome," he replied mildly.Zoey picked up her belongings, and with her back to the large window, she was illuminated by the bright rays of sunlight, making her skin appear delicate and pale. "I'll get going first," she said as she bit her lips.She entered the elevator and left the office.The discussions did not cease after Zoey had left the office, and the office was buzzing with the wild nature of the conversations."Why do I have a feeling that Mr. Scott's behavior towards Zoey is weird?""I don't think it's weird. I can tell that he is very angry with her.""I don't know; I sense that his hatred stems from love.""You have been reading too many novels! How could there be any love between an employee and her employer?""What do you kno

The two held each other's hands quite tightly, but they wore their emotions clearly on their faces.Janet thought maybe she was reading too much into it. After all, arguments among couples were an everyday occurrence.She contemplated voicing her concern but stopped herself. This was a matter between them. Even if Janet was her mother, she had no right to meddle in their private businesses.Eventually, the doctor came in to inform them that Janet needed to rest, so they left the room.On the way out, Mrs. Scott, who held Zoey's hand, realized it was mostly skin and bones. She turned to glare at her son, "What have you done?!""Me?""Zoey has lost so much weight recently. How often have I told you that if work is too stressful, you shouldn't make her do it." Mrs. Scott understood that young women these days did not like to play housewife at home and preferred to be independent.It was not as if Mrs. Scott was against Zoey's decision to work; it was just that she felt like Zoey wa