Chapter 20

Courtney and George were momentarily stunned by Nolan's arrival. They hadn't expected someone to come directly to their door, especially someone admitting to the incident. When Audrey saw Nolan, she tried to sit up with a worried expression. George realized that Nolan was probably the man she had secretly met, leading to her current condition. Before George could speak, Nolan had already bypassed them and reached Audrey. His eyes burned with intense anger as he saw her battered and bruised body. "Nolan, why are you here? Didn't I tell you to leave? Please, Nolan. I'm fine. Just go. Go now." Audrey's feelings were a mix of joy and worry when she saw Nolan. Nicholas was a madman. If he could beat her so mercilessly, Nolan's situation would be unimaginable if Nicholas caught him. Nolan, deeply touched by her concern despite her poor state, gently took her hand and kneeled by her bed. He spoke softly. "I'm fine. I'm not going anywhere. Audrey, it's because of me that you're in this