In the dark, Jenny could only hold onto the duvet corner tightly. It is as if only this way, can she have a sense of security.
The man pushed open the door and staggered inside, breathing heavily in the night.
She moved towards the foot of the bed, but a pair of large hands grabbed onto her ankles, pressed beneath their body.
The breath from the man haunted her whole body.
“Why did you spike my drink?”
His voice was low and powerful, the anger in his tone had a hint of danger.
Her only bed clothes were ripped apart, with nothing underneath.
“You are really well prepared, even your clothes save me the trouble of taking them off.” He squinted, reaching out a long finger and undid his belt, and carelessly let it fall to the floor.
Jenny’s hands were bound to the bed head. As he drew near, his body heat caused her to momentarily forget to breathe.
That hurts.
The incredible pain caused her small face to turn white! She wants to break free, but alas, she is not as strong as the man, so she has no choice but to suffer it.
This night, Jenny has been pressed against the bed, the sofa, even the floor. He can’t resist leaving marks of their love in every corner.
Just as she lost consciousness, Jenny heard him whisper to her ear, “Torah, turns out, I am your first.”
When she came to, only then did she realise, what she felt last night wasn’t pain, what she is feeling now is true agony. Her whole body felt like it has been ground from head to foot, even being able to lift her hand was a luxury.
Without any respect, Torah burst into the room.
She looked around the room, then quickly closed the door.
“So? Last night… did he leave a bun in your oven?”
Jenny bit her lower lip, and nodded.
“That’s great! It should be your first time, right?” Torah put her palms together with a huge smile on her face. “Last time, journalists snapped Brad and I doing it in the car. Harold probably suspects it’s not my first time! Perfect, there’s no need to save your virginity, just think of it as your contribution to the Andrews family! After last night, Harold must feel like he has wronged me, so will be on my side now. When I successfully marry in into the Quarrington family, you’ll get to share the benefits too!”
Jenny’s petite face was pale, she didn’t know what to say.
The pain in her body was threatening to devour her…
“Hurry! Put on your clothes! Don’t lay there, Harold will be back soon and everything will be exposed!” Torah pulled out a full length dress and threw it at her. Without giving a thought to her condition, whether she is in pain or not, or if she is even able to walk, she pushed her off the bed.
Jenny held onto the wall for support and went to change clothes in the bathroom.
“If you find out you are pregnant, tell me immediately, understand?” Torah said as she took off her clothes and went into bed. That really did look like the person who was with Harold Quarrington last night really was Torah.
Jenny picked up Torah’s clothes and put them in a bag, and was just about to leave when suddenly, the door to the bedroom opened! Harold has come in! Jenny’s hand shook and suddenly dropped the bag.
Harold looked at her and frowned.
Still on the bed, Torah quickly said “Harold… you’re back.”
“Yes,” Harold’s gaze didn’t stay on Jenny, and moved towards Torah.
“My apologies. I jumped to conclusions about you and Brad before, so I lost control last night.”
Torah nodded, her eyes red. “That’s okay, I’m willing to do anything to prove my innocence!”
“I’ll ask our private practitioner come and have a look at you.”
“No need!” she waved her hand. “I’m fine, just let me rest a bit and I’ll be fine.”
Seeing Harold’s tender treatment of Torah, Jenny unconsciously frowned. Her heart felt like it was being sliced with knives. When can she also be treated tenderly like so, she’s even happy to give up her life for something like this.
Pity, she’s only the love child of the Andrew’s family.
If it weren’t for the fact that her mother got sick and needs money for her medical treatment, she really doesn’t want to enter the Andrews household.
She lifted her head, forced back her tears and limped her way towards the door.
Harold glanced at her.
“What’s wrong with your sister?” he asked.
“Her! She wasn’t watching where she was going, and fell down the stairs.” Torah grabbed Harold’s hands. “Harold… our wedding….”
“I’ll set a date.”
Harold glanced at the door.
That petite frame of a person is no longer there, just the door that remained open, proving that someone was there.
…
Jenny clenched her jaw and walked home. Even the servants didn’t give her a good look, and even didn’t keep their voice down.
“Look at her, she looks like she just had a wild night with some man.”
“Mrs Andrews wanted her out ages ago, she doesn’t even behave a bit!”
“Forget her coming to eat and drink for free, she even takes money back for her paralysed mother. Really don’t know what she’s thinking!”
Jenny frowned and glared at the intensely.
“My mother is not paralysed!”
“Oh. you really think you are our Miss?”
Instead of stopping, they continued. “Your mother might not be paralysed, but she is a lover. That despicable woman purposely enticed our master, and gave birth to a thing like you.”
Jenny clenched her jaw, she knew she shouldn’t be quarrelling with the servants
But, her words are just too much!
“My mother never knew he was married, she’s the victim here!”
“Who’s going to believe that? She just wants to marry a rich guy.”
Jenny couldn’t bear it any longer, just as she turned to go have a battle of the words with this servant, Torah’s voice sounded.
“Judd and Lewis, don’t speak so frankly! Leave my sister some face!”
Torah grabbed Jenny’s hand, and said “Come with me, I have something to discuss with you.”
“You… don’t stay with Harold?”
“He had some business to attend to, he went back to work, so I had no need to pretend further.” Torah led her to her bedroom, and even personally poured her a cup of tea. “Tonight, you have to go stay with him another night.”
Jenny didn’t know what to say. Her hands shook, almost breaking the cup.
“Last night you guys were really intimate, if I go, he’ll notice it’s different. Plus, you need to do it more to guarantee a pregnancy.”
Jenny pursed her lips. She knew she really didn’t have a choice. Apart from agreeing, all she could do was to agree. She crouched down and moved an eyebrow.
“I want thirty thousand dollars.”