" Burn those who burned me ! " Chapter 9 -Rabena's POV : 18 % As I waited for the doctor , 1 filled Damon in on what happened over the past several days that led to me being locked in the shed . His face grew redder as I continued . " So , you're telling me they've been screwing each this entire time ? I should have killed him . " I gave a faint smile to my brother ; I needed him to know I was okay and that this was a good thing in the end . " Honestly Dammy , I'm glad it happened . I was really going to try and make my marriage work . I stick to commitments , and I adore Grandmother Lynn ; but I can't do this anymore and he's not worth jail . " Damon looked at me with a weary expression , he'd been against the idea of me and Thoman marrying from the beginning . He along with everyone else knew how much he loved Danielle . " I know . I just hoped he would have had even an ounce of dignity . " Just then , the doctor came into the room along with a nurse . Smiling . "Good morning Mrs. Lockwood . I'm glad you're woke . How are you feeling ? " As Doctor Segall asked me a string of questions , nurse Hanna began checking my vitals . My right arm still felt sore from when Thomas threw my down , I winced as she took my blood pressure . " Mrs. Lockwood , if you don't mind me asking , exactly how did you end up in this state ? You body was so dehydrated it looked as if you hadn't had food or fluids for over several days . " Both Damon and I stared at each other , we both knew this question was going to come up . Earlier I'd asked him not to disclose the trust about what happened on the Crest Estate . " WHAT ! You want cover for them ? Are serious ? Why ! " I looked at my brother with an exasperated expression , it's not that I wanted to cover for any of them , I was just realistic . The reality was both the Crests and Lockwoods were some of the most prominent families in the entire Northern Continent . Even if I involved the authorities , nothing would really be done . Their lawyers would have all of this buried . I had a better way of using this incident in my favor . " Honestly doctor , I accidentally locked myself in a shed several days ago , my family wasn't on the compound , by the time they found me , they immediately saved me from the shed . " That was almost true , after all , Damon really did save me upon arriving home . Doctor Segall gave me a questionable look as if trying to determine if he believed my story . Deciding it was better to just believe me , he let out a sigh . " Well , please be careful in the future , you could have died . Now for the next four days I'm going to " 1/3 Chapter 9 I immediately held my hand up , no way was I staying here for four more days. That would put me at risk of Thomas finding out my plans . " Dr. Segall , have you spoken to my husband ? " The doctor gave me a puzzled look , probably wondering why that was important . " I did . You have him listed as your emergency , also he was here the first day you were admitted . I informed him you would have to stay at least a week before discharging . " Good ! That was the information I needed to confirm . I knew to appear like to doting husband at least for his grandmother , he would be here the day of my discharge , but I won't be around for the pickup . " Very good , in that case , I'd like to discharge today . " Both the doctor and nurse eyes bulged in shock . Damon gave a slight scowl , though he was against , he already knew I planned on leaving early . " Mrs. Lockwood , I'm going to have to advise against this ! I think you should stay here a few more days . " I held my hand up in protest . There was no way I was risking running into Thomas . " I understand that doctor , but I would like to leave now . So please prepare my discharge , I'll make sure to keep a family doctor at my estate . " Both Dr. Segall and Nurse Hanna gave each other a wary look , they were both very concerned but there was nothing they do . " Alright , if you could please promise me to follow the treatment I have prepared , then I'll sign off on your discharge . " Smiling in triumph , I nodded eagerly to the doctor . I had every intention on keeping my word regarding my health . After the doctor left , Nurse Hanna gave me a faint smile . " Should I call your husband so that he can pick you up ? " " That won't be necessary , my brother is going to take me home . " Nurse Hanna squinted her eyes and then smiled as if she completely understood . I was clearly leaving my husband and did not want him to know . Taking my hand into hers , she gave me a motherly expression . " Mrs. Lockwood , please just make sure you take care of yourself . I'll go print out your discharge papers , everything will be ready in 10 minutes . " I nodded my head with a smile and pulled my phone back out . Today was Monday and my uncle and Pera would not be here until Wednesday , we needed a hotel . After booking us a room at the Imperial Gardens , I began to get dressed . Damon purchased me a change of clothes the day before . 2/3 Chapter 9 " Do I need to book us a place to stay ? " " Nope , already got that taken care of . We're staying at the imperial gardens . " Damon shot me shocked look , the imperial gardens was a five - star hotel, I'd booked us a room in one of the VP suites . " Ruby , exactly how prominent were the Prices ? " I let out a loud laugh , the truth was my family's estimated income was in the upper hundreds of billions thanks to the Techware my dad and uncle created . By the time I was adopted , they had already cornered the market in the Western and Southern continents . " Let's just say , it's enough to everything I want and need to do . " With that , I grabbed my discharge papers and left the hospital with Damon . On the way to the hotel , we stopped at a diner to get to something to eat . I felt so good eating and drinking again . Once we arrived at the hotel , I called Pera and Uncle Pete to update them on everything . Uncle Pete informed me he would have the family doctor check me out once we arrived back in Covington . Finally , Wednesday arrived and Pete and Pera picked us up at the hotel . Giving them both warm hugs , I could feel the tears slowly flowing , it had been over a year since I saw my uncle and over five since I saw Pera . After introducing them to Damon , my uncle began to speak . " Alright , enough of the introductions , we'll save the rest of our catching up for the private jest flight . Let's head home . " With a joyous and satisfying smile , I grabbed my bags and headed out with my family , never to look back on this place or those people again . Chapter Comments 65 POST COMMENT NOW < SHARE 3/3