The Heiress Revived from the Ashes (Lauren Bennett) novel Chapter 167

Chapter 167 Catch Her If You Can

The torrential rain couldn’t hide Elliot’s overwhelming tears.

“It’s my fault Laurie’s ruined; I need to atone. I’ll bow until she forgives me.”

His face was a portrait of grief as he continued to knock his forehead to the ground with a repetitive, dull sound.

Jeffrey stood to the side, watching him appear almost deranged, unsure of what to do.

Lauren saw everything from the window, unimpressed and feeling it was all for show.

This wasn’t Elliot’s first apology, but each time after he confessed, he would shame her again for Willow.

She had grown tired of his performances a long time ago.

The only person Lauren cared about was Felix. It was because of her that Mr. Brooker had to fight with that lunatic Elliot.

Hastily. Lauren turned and, dragging her heavy legs, hurried out of the room.

Ignoring everything, she rushed downstairs, desperate to ensure Felix wasn’t hurt.

Just then, Felix walked in from outside.

His black shirt clung tightly to him, perfectly outlining his muscular torso.

His wet hair dripped continuously, and even fully drenched, he still exuded an innate elegance, his drenched appearance radiating an intense charisma.

“Mr. Brooker-

Upon seeing him, Lauren quickened her pace, but her foot missed a step, and a sudden weightlessness overwhelmed her.

Felix’s heart clenched at the sight. In that instant, everything around blurred into the background, with only Lauren’s falling figure sharply in focus.

He moved like an arrow released from its bow, breaking through the air to reach her. Rain slid off his hair tips, tracing his stern cheeks, and gathering into droplets at his chin, splashing away with his movements.

Just as Lauren was about to have a close encounter with the ground; Felix got there.

His long arm extended powerfully, forming an unbreakable barrier, firmly catching Lauren around the waist

It felt as though gentle yet strong hands were holding her, steadying her securely on Felix’s lap

His other hand instinctively protected her back, enclosing her tightly in his arms.

Time seemed to stop in that moment; outside, the storm raged on, and rain poured, but inside, only their breathing filled the

air.

Felix, breathing heavily, looked into Lauren’s eyes with deep concern and fear, as if to confirm she was alright.

And Lauren, staring at the handsome face so close to hers, felt his strong heartbeat and the warmth from his body, her hands instinctively tightening around Felix’s arms, never wanting to let go

Felix caught the worry in her eyes.

That concern, like a gentle hand, softly plucked at his heartstrings, darkening the look in his eyes.

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His gaze, hot as a branding iron, fixed on Lauren, and the hand circling her arms tightened involuntarily, driven by emotion.

Lauren suddenly felt a twinge of pain from his grip, letting out a soft whimper.

That whimper, like a heavy hammer, woke Felix from his tumult of emotions.

Chapter 167 Catch Her If You Can

He took a deep breath, calming the waves inside.

Finished

Then, slowly, he took Lauren’s hand and, under her surprised gaze, removed his signet ring, the simple yet exquisite ring shimmering coldly on his slender fingertip.