Chapter 781: Chapter 781

Without hesitation, I asked her, “Denise, what happened to your neck? How did you get that bruise?”

“Well…”

Denise seemed flustered by the question and instinctively raised her collar, trying to hide the bruise from my view.

Denise’s POV:

I didn’t see it coming.

Caleb was surprisingly observant, spotting the claw print on my neck,

Hy heart pounded in my chest, and I knew I had to think fast.

There was no way I could let him find out how that mark got there, or all my efforts today would be for nothing.

So, I quickly smiled and blurted out, ‘ accident.

” h, it’s nothing.

Just a little

Hastily, I pretended to fuss with my clothes, trying to divert his attention, while carefully avoiding eye contact.

But Caleb wasn’t one to give up easily.

“No.

Come here, let me take a look,” he insisted, taking a few steps closer.

I couldn’t help but bite my lip nervously, feeling the tension build up.

It was clear he wasn’t concerned about my well-being; he was suspicious of something.

I mustered a weak smile and tried to explain, “Really, it’s not a big deal, Caleb.

”

Caleb’s expression turned serious, and I knew he had noticed something off about me.

“Denise, are you”

“Great news!” A burst of cheers cut off Caleb’s words, and Carlos exclaimed with excitement, “Caleb, guess what? I just got the latest update that all the reporters waiting outside Jenifer’s house have finally cleared off, and all the negative news about Debra has been scrapped.

Congratulations! You’ve successfully restored Debra’s reputatio1

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“Seriously?”

Caleb’s eyes lit up with pure joy.

He didn’t insisted on asking how I got hurt earlier.

“That’s fantastic! I’m going to find Debra right away!”

“Let’s go!” Carlos nodded, equally thrilled.

They hurried off together, leaving Patrick and me behind.

Patrick looked at me with a serious expression and said, “Denise, if you plan to stick around, you better be on your best behavior.

My son only loves Debra now, and there’s no room for anyone else in his heart.

Only when you’re willing to keep your promise and serve Debra, you can stay here.

Otherwise, I won’t be able to protect you.

”

“Thank you, sir.

I understand,” I replied with a grateful smile.

Patrick nodded with satisfaction and instructed his servant, “Find a room for her.

It doesn’t matter if it’s small; just ensure it’s not too close to Debra’s.

”

“okay.

”

The servant glanced at me with disgust and said reluctantly, “Follow me.

”