Chapter 3 * SLAP ! * Harrison's palm cracked across my face, and I immediately tasted blood . Lilith let out a piercing shriek . " Lilith ! " Harrison frantically scooped up the collapsed Lilith and rushed out without looking back . I wiped the blood from my mouth and grabbed my bag to leave , but the servants and Julian blocked my path . Bitch ! " Julian grabbed my hair violently . " If anything happens to Lilith , you're dead ! " soon after , two bodyguards roughly dragged me to Lilith's bedside . Harrison kicked my knee , sending me crashing to the cold floor . Lilith , you tell me . " Harrison gently stroked Lilith's face , " what will it take to make you feel better ? " lifted my head to meet Harrison's eyes , my voice hoarse . " I swear , I never touched her things . " larrison let out a cold laugh , his eyes full of contempt . " Laura , you shouldn't have done this . " ilith lay weakly on the bed , tears still clinging to her pale face . " I want her to kneel outside the door all night . " he bodyguards roughly grabbed my arms and threw me outside . eep into the night , strange sounds echoed from the bedroom . ilith's sultry moans , Harrison's heavy breathing , and the creaking of an overworked mattress . Lilith , now that you're back , we'll be together forever … " s dawn broke , I struggled to stand , my knees long since numb . he moment I took a step , Julian slammed me back down . Going somewhere ? " He yanked my hair , his face twisted with malice . " Your punishment is just beginning . " was brutally dragged to the rooftop . ie sneered . " You stole Lilith's belongings and caused her so much grief she ended up in the hospital . How is kneeling enough ? " My brother's too soft - hearted . I'm different ! " nder the blazing sun , I knelt on scorching rocks , my skin quickly turning red . Please , " my voice was raw , " let me go … " le dragged me to a dark room and tore off my clothes . linding camera flashes went off repeatedly as he turned his face away in disgust . " Disgusting pig , you make me sick . " curled up in the corner , desperately trying to cover myself as tears blurred my vision . My breathing became more and more rapid until everything went black . When I came to , Julian was gone . My phone buzzed frantically in my pocket . I numbly pressed answer . " Laura ! " My mother's heartbroken sobs came through . " What are those photos online ? " Her voice suddenly choked . " Your father and I never got much education . All these years , seeing you married well , we didn't dare disturb you , but this … your father suddenly collapsed ! " I heard something heavy hit the floor , followed by my mother's anguished screams . Then the line went dead . In "Coaching His Heart" by CrushReel, the romantic tale unfolds after Kate and Tom experience a fleeting connection that leads to a misunderstanding, causing them to part ways. Fate intervenes when Kate reemerges as the assistant coach for a men's hockey team, bringing her face-to-face with Tom once more. Exploring themes of love, destiny, and second chances, this modern romance delves into the complexities of hidden emotions and the power of rekindled connections. Set against the backdrop of a grand mansion, the story weaves together secrets and revelations that promise to captivate readers seeking a heartfelt journey. What sets "Coaching His Heart" apart is its tender portrayal of characters navigating through unspoken feelings in a world where vulnerability reigns supreme. With each page turned, readers are drawn deeper into a web of emotions that resonate long after the final chapter. Experience the magic of "Coaching His Heart" on CrushReel, where this sweet romance awaits your discovery.