Chapter 19 I Killed His Mother and His Lover

• Lucy was relieved after Lauren had woken up. So, she sat back down and peeled an apple for her. “Your injuries are superficial, so don’t worry about it. I asked the doctor to perform a thorough check though. You can never be too careful. That old git didn’t hold back, so I’m worried the injury might be deep.”
• A chill ran down her spine when she saw how Lauren fainted in a pool of blood. “And how many times do I have to tell you? People like us are labeled as escorts, so throw your pride away. If it weren’t for Mr. Robinson, you would have been killed.”
• Lauren said nothing to her. Instead, she smiled as she took the apple Lucy peeled for her. Feeling a long lost warmth flaring up within her, she almost cried. “How long have I been here, Lucy? Is Riley fine?” Lauren was worried her hospitalization would trouble Riley.