If she crossed the line again, he might resort to strangling her.


    Dulcie feared this side of Kyson; his appearance struck her as unsettling and menacing.


    “I… I’m sorry.


    ”


    Upon hearing her apology, Kyson’s satisfaction was evident as he released his grip, withdrawing coldly and reclining back with a distant gaze.


    The only sound in the car was Dulcie’s heart-wrenching coughing.


    Kyson sat in silence, his expression grim and somber.


    Dulcie held her neck, quietly shifting closer to the car door, putting distance between herself and Kyson.


    Kyson stepped on the gas without a word, starting the car at an rming speed.


    The vehicle shot away from the roadside Like an arrow loosed from a bow.


    Dulcie gripped the handle, biting her lower lip as she endured the pain in her neck silently, though the ache in her heart was far more agonizing.


    Kyson actually loved Lucinda so deeply that merely mentioning her name could instantly enrage him.


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    She fought back the tears of anguish swelling in her eyes, sensing for the first time a desperate urge to escape from this menacing man.


    They remained silent for the entire journey.


    They arrived back at the Shaw family’s vi.


    As soon as the car came to a halt, Dulcie swiftly opened the door and exited.


    Due to the high-speed driving throughout the journey, Dulcie found her legs too weak to stand steadily.


    She copsed onto the stone road, her entire body trembling slightly.


    Kyson exited the car and reverted to his usual amiable demeanor, approaching to help her up.


    She pushed his hand away, avoiding eye contact and murmuring, “No, thank you.Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org.


    I can manage on my own.


    ”


    Kyson didn’t insist further, his eyes narrowing slightly as he focused on the faint red marks on her neck.


    Dulcie’s fair and delicate skin bore the noticeable marks, despite Kyson not being overly rough when he pinched her.


    “Go back to the bedroom and find a scarf to cover the marks on your neck,” he instructed calmly.


    Dulcie nodded silently, covering her neck with her hands, and walked inside slowly, her legs feeling numb.


    Kyson’s gaze didn’t linger on her as he entered the vi, heading straight to the dining room.


    That evening, Ryder had important business at thepany and returnedte.


    Nevertheless, the siblings still managed to have dinner together.


    Upon seeing Kyson enter alone, Sally’s suspicion arose.


    “Kyson, why are you alone? Where is Dulcie?”


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