SWNOVELS Chapter 1247
Harlan’s fingers, each joint etched in clear relief, clenched in a gradual grip.
When he fixed his gaze on Bruce, his dark eyes narrowed momentarily, evoking
the aura of a fearsome lion.
Bruce let out a subdued laugh.
“Feeling a bit sympathetic, are you?”
Mavis felt a jolt of surprise. Had she heard right? Bruce was suggesting Harlan
felt sorry for her. Could that be true?
“Harlan, I swear I didn't betray you. I've kept mum about whatever transpired
inside Peninsula Villa,” she asserted.
In desperation, she swung her gaze towards Bruce, pleading, “Bruce, back me
up here. Vouch for me.”
This was her chance to demonstrate her innocence to Harlan.
Bruce, however, offered only a slight, icy smile, revealing no willingness to step in
on her behalf.
He nonchalantly slid a hand into his trouser pocket, appearing more like a
spectator than a participant.
Mavis found herself at a loss for words due to his demeanor.
Her patience was wearing thin. She felt an overwhelming desire to slap Bruce,
who was acting as though the entire situation had nothing to do with him. After
all, he was the root cause of it all.
If only he would speak up on her behalf, she could vindicate herself and resolve
the misunderstanding between her and Harlan.
But reality had a way of quashing her expectations, especially where Bruce was
concerned.
“Why are you doing this, Bruce? What could I have possibly done to deserve
such treatment? They say chivalry still exists; why make Life so unbearable for
me? Haven't you done enough?” she charged.
She had endured too much at that base, which was Bruce's domain, living every
day mired in fear and anguish.
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As Mavis kept talking, the weight of her emotions deepened. Once a privileged
and well-cared-for young woman, she had endured unimaginable suffering at the
hands of Bruce in recent times.
While convalescing at the base, Bruce had been in a foul mood, bossing her
around at his whim. Worst of all, he'd assigned her the daily task of feeding his
pet wolfhound-an intimidating beast that filled her with dread each time she had
to approach it with food.
“I didn’t betray you, Harlan. I swear I didn't,” Mavis murmured, more to herself
than anyone else.
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“Absolutely not!” Mavis retorted.
Harlan raised his hand, signaling for Mavis to hold her tongue.
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