Chapter 429 So Much Pain

Laura's piercing scream caused Natalie to release her hand abruptly. "It hurts, it really hurts, it hurts so much!" Laura cried, tears cascading down her cheeks. Her eyes met Natalie's, brimming with pain and a sense of hopelessness. "Please… Save me, save me," Laura pleaded, reaching out toward Natalie, only to snatch her hand back at the last moment. "I can't risk harming you. You should leave first." "I'm not going anywhere," Natalie replied. She refrained from assisting Laura, wanting to gauge the extent of Laura's resilience. Despite years of suffering, Laura's determination proved remarkably steadfast. She continuously reminded herself not to cause harm to others. "Mrs. Holden, you can trust that you won't hurt me," Natalie assured her gently. Laura simply stared at her, tears still flowing. She curled up tightly, her body shaking. "I feel so terrible," Laura admitted to Natalie. "It hurts." "Just hold on a little longer. I need to assess your current state," Natalie said.