Semua Bab A Bond Not Meant To Be : Bab 31 - Bab 34

Slowly and carefully, Mabel made her way out of the room and into the garage.Edward’s car was already running. She carefully eased herself into the seat, groaning in pain, shut the door, and without a word, the car rolled out of the garage and through the gates.By the time they arrived at the hospital, the sky had already turned dark. Edward had called ahead, so the medical team was waiting when they pulled up.With their help, Mabel was gently taken into the emergency room.“What happened?” the doctor asked while carefully cleaning the burns on her back.Edward stood by the wall, arms crossed, saying nothing. Mabel stayed silent too, biting her lip to keep from crying out as the pain seared through her.The doctor glanced at Edward for an answer but got none. He returned to his work, eyes focused on the burn.“Good thing she shifted when she did,” he murmured, dabbing the injured skin with soft cotton. “If she hadn’t, this would have been much worse.”Mabel winced, her teeth gritt

"What I told you is exactly what Mabel told me!” Edward’s voice grew more heated.“Lucille wasn’t even in the bathroom when I rushed in with the servants!” He roared, still not understanding what Mitch's question really meant.Seeing him so furious while almost defending his ex-mate's innocence, Mitch’s lips curled into a small smile. His eyebrows lifted knowingly. There was a chance of re-bonding after all.“Actually, she knew that the terms of servitude forbid physical assault, but she slapped her several times!” Edward continued, letting more details slip out.The people in the room exchanged wary glances. It was clear this was more complicated than they had originally thought. Something had clearly triggered Mabel’s current state.“Edward,” his father’s calm voice cut through the tension.“Sit,” Williams ordered quietly.Without argument, Edward sank into the sofa, his eyes meeting his father’s.“Who is Mabel to you?” Williams asked, his voice heavy with suspicion.“We were classm