Arranged Marriage: Beneath The Rumors

Chapter 70: You only have two days

As he disappeared into the distance.

Lugard turned to Lisa.

"Are you alright?" he asked softly.

Lisa nodded, staring at him, feeling emotions swears inside her, no one had ever protected her like Lugard had Did many times.

The girl approached Lugard."Thank you," she whispered.

Lugard nod gently."You're safe now."

Lisa's eyes met Lugard's.

Gratitude and admiration shone.

Lisa looked at the girl, concern etched on her face.

"Are you alright?" she asked gently.

The girl nodded, still shaken.

Tears welled up in her eyes.

"I thought he was going to...,"

She choked back a sob.

Lisa enveloped her in a warm hug.

"You're safe now," she whispered.

The girl's body trembled.

As she released pent-up emotions.

Lugard stood watchfully.

A protective presence.

The surrounding crowd dispersed.

Murmuring words of comfort.

The girl pulled back.

Sniffling.

"Thank you," she whispered.

Lisa smiled softly.

"What's your name?" she asked.

"S-Sarah," the girl stammered.

"I'm Lisa. This is Lugard."

Sarah's eyes met Lugard's, still stunned by his beauty. she stared at him."Thank you, Lugard,"She said softly.

Lugard face turned black because of how Lisa address him. am i not walthy to be called your husband in public. Lugard said in his mind, I will punish you later.

Lisa unaware of what she had get herself in to keep on chatting.

"Who is that guy?" Lisa asked, concern etched on her face. "Why is he treating you like that, Sarah?"

Sarah's eyes clouded, tears welling up again. "He's...my ex-boyfriend, Alex. We broke up a few months ago, but he won't leave me alone."

Lisa's expression darkened. "Why is he being so violent?"

Sarah hesitated, her voice barely above a whisper. " he wants to sleep with me and I refused, he wants to have me by all means."

Lugard's jaw clenched, his eyes narrowing. "when you guys are still Into relationship Has he hurt you before?"

Sarah nodded, a tremble in her voice. "yes...He promised to change, but..."

Lisa's anger flared. "We need to report him."

Sarah's eyes widened, fear flashing across her face. "I'm scared," she whispered.

Lisa placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "he won't do anything."

Lisa pulled out her phone. "I'll call the police."

As Lisa dialed, Sarah's eyes locked onto her pleadingly. "Please don't call the police," she begged.

Lisa's expression softened."Why not?" she asked gently.

Sarah's voice trembled. "He's from a rich family...influential. My family's poor. If I report him, he'll retaliate. He'll hurt them."