Chapter 2 Lauren's thin lips trembled , but before she could speak , Matthew was already seething with anger . He hurled the glass of milk to the floor . Shards of glass scattered , and the milk splashed at her feet . " I thought you'd learned your lesson , but it turns out you've just found another way to play tricks . " His voice was as frigid as ice , his eyes filled with disgust and fury . " Let me make this clear . I will never like girls , much less the girl I've raised since childhood . I am not an animal . Even if you stripped bare in front of me , I wouldn't spare you a glance ." With that , he turned and strode away , his back cold and unyielding . Lauren stood frozen in place or fingers clutching the hom of her clothes so tightly that her knuckles tur This book had been added on your bookshelf . Her throat felt blocked . Soon , sounds of intimacy came from the next room . " Matthew , gentler ... Lauren's still in the room next door . " Matthew didn't respond . Only the wet sounds of kissing grew louder . Then came Jennifer's moans , rising higher and higher . The bed creaked violently in rhythm . Lauren knew Matthew was doing this on purpose , just to warn her and to remind her of her place . Yes , she was in pain , but not because she liked him . That had long since burned away during those hellish three years . When he sent her to Rosewood Finishing School , Matthew had told her , " Lauren , 0.00 % 06:01 Chapter 2 1288 ( Vouche remember this . I will never fall for you . " Three years later , she had learned the lesson. She no longer dared to like him . Her pain came from something else , from those three years of nights haunted by those words . They were such a nightmare . Those words clung to her , and she couldn't escape . She dropped to her knees on the floor , facing the direction of Rosewood Finishing School , banging her head on the floor over and over again . Bang , bang , bang ... Her forehead thudded against the ground , dull and piercing . " Lauren doesn't like Matthew Moore . Lauren doesn't like Matthew Moore . Lauren will never like Matthew Moore again ..." She whispered frantically , her voice hoarse and numb , as if only by repeating it could she break free from the torment of memory . The next morning , La mechanically . This book had been added on your bookshelf . een added on your b eating Matthew and Jennifer came downstairs together . Jennifer's neck was covered in love bites , her radiant smile blinding . Lauren kept her gaze steady , as though none of it had anything to do with her . After finishing her meal , she stood up to leave , but Matthew called her back . " Stop . What happened to your forehead ? " Lauren froze , her voice flat and lifeless . " I accidentally bumped it . " Without another word , she turned to leave . She had already decided that she would endure these last eight days in silence before leaving. Matthew's voice suddenly rose . " What kind of accident leaves your head like that ? Are you trying to ..." 06:01 Chapter 2 1288 Mouch Before he could finish , Jennifer cut in , " Matthew , don't be so harsh with the little girl . " She turned to Lauren with a smile . " Lauren , today Matthew and I are going to choose a wedding venue . Come with us . " Lauren was about to refuse , but Matthew snapped , " I told you yesterday to get along with Jennifer . Have you already forgotten ? " Lauren lowered her head , her voice barely audible . " Alright . " After visiting several venues , Jennifer finally decided on having the wedding aboard a cruise ship . Matthew stepped away to take a business call inside the cabin . Jennifer and Lauren stood on the deck , the sea breeze damp and salty . Neither spoke . Lauren was unused to spending time this way , and just as she was about to slip away quietly , Jennifer called her back . " Lauren , I've always wondered what kind of shameless person falls in love with her parent - like guardian ? " Lauren froze , her fingers clutching the railing tightly . Jennifer saw her shock and gave a soft laugh . " Curious how I know ? I'd long heard there was a little girl he spoiled endlessly , only to suddenly send her off to a finishing school . I wondered why , and when I looked into it , I found out just how absurd you were . You fell for the man who raised you . " Lauren's face went pale , her lips trembling . " I ... " Before she could finish , Jennifer turned , her gaze sharp and icy . " Lauren , I've loved Matthew for years . Now that he's finally agreed to marry me , I won't allow the slightest mishap . I especially won't allow a so - called ' third party ' to linger in our lives after the wedding . Do you understand ? " Lauren closed her eyes , her voice shaking . " I understand , Jennifer . Don't worry . I'll leave . " 06:01 Chapter 3 288 Vouchers