Arranged Marriage: Beneath The Rumors

Chapter 45: Putting them behind bars

He leaned back in the chair, his eyes never leaving her face, and waited for her to wake up.

Lisa woke up grudgingly She didn't know how long she slept, but when she woke up, the room was dark, and the only sound was the soft hum of the air conditioning.

As she slowly sat up, she realized that her stomach didn't hurt as much as it had before. She looked around the room, trying to remember what had happened earlier. That's when she saw Lugard sitting in the armchair, watching her.

"How long have you been there?" Lisa asked, her voice still husky from sleep.

"Long enough," Lugard replied, his eyes never leaving hers.

Lisa felt a shiver run down her spine as she realized he had been watching her sleep. She didn't know what to make of it, but she tried to brush it off.

"Why are you here?" she asked, trying to sound calm.

"I'm making sure you don't try to escape or cause trouble again," Lugard said, his voice firm but gentle.

Lisa sighed, feeling a mix of emotions. She was grateful for his concern, but she also felt trapped and frustrated. always calling me a troublemaker am I really that troublesome, how much trouble have I cost him this short period to make him give me that name? Lisa thought blinking in confusion.

The next morning, Dr. Lee returned with a nurse, who was carrying a small machine. "Good morning, Miss Lisa," Dr. Lee said softly, his eyes scanning her face. "Today, we're going to do an ultrasound to check for any internal damage."

Lisa stirred, still groggy from the sedation. Lugard stood up, his eyes fixed on her face. "Do you need me to leave?" he asked the doctor.

Dr. Lee shook his head. "No, Mr. Lugard. You can stay. But please, try not to disturb her."

Lugard nodded, his eyes never leaving Lisa's face.

The nurse enters the room carrying a small machine, and Dr. Lee begins to set it up. Lisa, still groggy from sedation, stirs as the nurse gently lifts her top to reveal her bruised stomach.

Dr. Lee applies a clear gel to her skin, and the nurse places the ultrasound probe on her abdomen. The machine whirs to life, displaying images on a screen.

Dr. Lee examines the images, his expression serious.

Lugard watches intently, his eyes fixed on the screen, his jaw clenched in anger. Lisa winces, her eyes fluttering open, as the probe moves across her tender skin. The machine beeps, and Dr. Lee pauses, taking a closer look.

"It looks like there's some internal bleeding," Dr. Lee says, his voice firm. "We'll need to monitor her closely." Lugard's grip on the armchair tightens, his eyes never leaving Lisa's face.

Lisa's eyes met Lugard's, and she saw the concern etched on his face. For a moment, they just stared at each other, the tension between them palpable.

Before Lugard's face returned to its usual cold, stoic mask, his eyes glinting with a hint of satisfaction. He had already taken care of the person responsible for Lisa's injuries, and their family would never again pose a threat.

Dr. Lee hesitated, unsure of how much to reveal. "I...I don't know who did it, Mr. Lugard. But I can tell you that Lisa's injuries are consistent with a violent attack."

Lugard's expression didn't change, but his voice took on a hint of disdain. "I already know who did it, Doctor. And they've been dealt with."

Lisa's eyes narrowed, sensing the undercurrents in Lugard's tone. She knew the rumors said that he was capable of ruthless action, and she wondered what he had done to the person responsible.