The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 104

As if she'd put too much effort into it, Rachel found herself suddenly sprawled on the floor.

Right then, the door swung open, and an impeccably handsome man appeared in the doorway.

Seeing Rachel on the ground, his expression darkened, and he quickly stepped forward to help her up.

"Rachel, are you okay?" he asked gently.

Rachel, who was in a state of panic, looked at the familiar, handsome face of the man before her, and her wild gaze seemed to regain some clarity.

She collapsed into Haynes' arms, crying uncontrollably. "Haynie, it was terrifying! They want to lock me in a dark room! Haynie, please save me, I don't want to go there!"

Haynes furrowed his brows slightly and said in a low voice, "Don't be afraid. As long as I'm here, no one can take you away."

Stella felt a sharp pang in her chest, as if something had pierced her heart.

With tear-filled eyes, Rachel looked up at him, "Haynie, will you really protect me?"

"Yes."

His words of comfort seemed to calm Rachel down a bit.

She whispered, "Haynie, I don't want to stay here."

"Okay."

Just as Haynes was about to take Rachel away, Abby couldn't hold back any longer.

"Haynes, are you seriously going to cuddle with another woman right in front of your wife?"

It was as if Haynes only then noticed the other people in the room.

When he saw Stella standing quietly to the side, his eyes darkened slightly.

Stella managed a forced smile while watching Rachel cling fearfully to Haynes, her eyes cold as a winter breeze.

Perhaps aware of Stella's watchful gaze, Haynes gently pushed Rachel away. "Go and rest for now. I'll come by to see you later."

"No! I don't want to!" Rachel's emotions suddenly surged, her eyes wide with terror. "Haynie, don't go! The dark room is terrifying! They whip people—it's so painful... Please, don't go!"

"I'll be fine."

Rachel's face turned pale, and tears streamed down her cheeks as she clung desperately to Haynes, refusing to let go.

"Haynie, if someone has to go, let it be me. Please, don't go. It's too dangerous..."

With that, Rachel hurried to the police officers.

"Take me instead. Haynie is innocent! This has nothing to do with him. Please, don't make it hard on him!"