She Got A Better Man

Chapter 170

"Have you found her daughter?" Elvira asked worriedly.

"Not yet," Zach replied, frowning slightly. "Spike has sent out a lot of people to handle this and has even tapped into other connections, but so far, there's no news."

Skylar listened and seemed to form a guess. She said, "Is it possible... that the kid is no longer alive? Otherwise, with a kid that big, where could she be hidden? No matter where she's kept, there'd be some trace. It's impossible for there to be nothing." Elvira hadn't thought along those lines. Slightly surprised, she looked at her mother-in-law and came to understand that she was someone who carefully considered every possible scenario. Compared to her, Elvira felt inexperienced.

Zach had considered that possibility too but was unwilling to accept it. If that child really was gone, it would be a devastating blow to Carmen. He could tell how much Carmen cared for her daughter.

Because of Carmen's situation, Elvira felt quite heavy-hearted. She truly hoped Carmen's daughter was safe and Zach could find her, so that mother and daughter could be reunited without suffering any further harm. If the child was really gone, Carmen's life would be unbearably tragic.

That day, Elvira needed to attend to some matters. Understanding the young couple was busy, Skylar mentioned that she wanted to visit some old friends since she hadn't been back to the country in years. She told them not to worry about her and that she wanted to have a free day to herself.

Zach thus arranged a car and driver for his mother. While Elvira went to pick up Vivian to see Morris.

Throughout the ride, Vivian was very nervous, frequently adjusting her makeup, hair, and clothing as if afraid of presenting anything less than perfection in front of Morris.

Seeing Vivian's anxious demeanor, Elvira couldn't help but sympathize with her. Vivian was now nothing more than a plaything to the rich, living a life worse than an ordinary person's. She was stuck in a living hell and could only be described as a truly pitiable soul. When they arrived at Morris's residence, he wasn't home. He hadn't even locked the door, perhaps because he felt he had nothing left to lose.

After entering the house, Elvira reminded Vivian again about what to do next. Vivian nodded, indicating she understood.

When Morris returned, he was carrying a case of beer. Seeing Elvira and Vivian, he froze for a moment before slamming the case down heavily and immediately giving them the boot. "What are you doing here? You're not welcome. Get out!"

"Morris, I came with Ms. Willis to check on you. It's been so long. How have you been?" Vivian tried her best to suppress her emotions as she stared at Morris.

"Well, I'm still breathing. Just leave, and don't come again," Morris said coldly, avoiding Vivian's gaze. He couldn't bear to let her see how useless he had become.

Vivian felt the sting of his coldness like needles piercing her heart. She glanced over at Elvira in frustration, remembering the times she had come to see him-either watching him from afar or pretending she was doing well to hide her pain and vulnerability. Morris was just as distant as ever. Vivian didn't blame him. She knew he had no choice. He was already stuck in the mud himself. How could he possibly pull her out?

When Vivian thought of what Elvira had said to her earlier, she could no longer hold back her emotions and suddenly broke down in tears. Govering her face, she crouched on the floor, her initial muffled cries quickly escalating into heartbreaking wails.

Chapter 170

Morris took two steps back in shock and stared at Vivian, completely at a loss for what to do.

He glanced nervously at Elvira, who was looking at Vivian with somber expression at the side, seeming to want to ask Elvira for help, but when he opened his mouth, no words came out.

After crying for a while, Vivian began to remove her coat. Underneath, she was wearing a camisole, and her exposed skin was covered in bruises with not a single patch of unmarred flesh Those scars and injuries were an appalling sight.

Elvira had suggested Vivian do this so that Morris could regain his fighting spirit. Vivian only hoped Morris would turn his life around because she knew he was talented, good-looking, and far too exceptional to stay defeated like this.

"Morris, what you're seeing is only a fraction. What... I've experienced over the past two years is more terrifying than what you can imagine. That beast didn't just assault me. He... let others violate me in exchange for resources. I... I..." Vivian sobbed as she haltingly recounted her trauma.

If not for her desire to help Morris pull himself together, she would never have revealed this to the man she liked. She shattered her pride completely, exposing her scars in a self-destructive plea.

Elvira was deeply moved by Vivian's courage and sacrifice for Morris. Tears welled up in her eyes as she looked at the pitiful girl in front of her.

Morris seemed to be stunned and fell to his knees. His face was filled with disbelief as he stared at the marks of abuse on Vivian's body.

Elvira stepped forward, picked up Vivian's coat, and wrapped it around her. She hugged Vivian tightly and said, "Morris, you've seen it now. You're not the only one suffering. Vivian's torment is a hundred times worse than yours!

"Do you really want to let the people who hurt you both get away with it? Don't you want to fight one more time? If not for yourself, then for Vivian. Don't you want to try again?"

Morris's gaze remained locked on Vivian, and only now did he realize how insignificant his own suffering was compared to hers. He couldn't even imagine the depth of her despair over the past two years.

Slowly, his expression shifted from pain struggle to determination. Looking at Elvira, he said firmly, "I'll do it. I'll sign the contract. I'll act. I'll rise to the top. And I'll make the ones who hurt us pay the ultimate price!" Elvira nodded, knowing this plan would work. "Good. I'll help you."

"But Vivian..." Morris said anxiously, not wanting her to spend another minute with that demon.

"I'll take care of her," Elvira reassured him. "Vivian, you're coming with me today. I'll help you settle your matters." She couldn't turn a blind eye to a girl who had endured such torture

Vivian shook her head and said, "No, that demon will come after you. I don't want to cause you any trouble." That man held immense power. All she wanted now was for Morris to recover; she couldn't bear to ruin everything.

"You don't have to worry. The one in trouble will be the man who hurt you! You must come with me today," Elvira said resolutely, locking eyes with Vivian. She was determined to save her.

Elvira had always planned to help Vivian but wanted to handle things more carefully. Now, she realized she couldn't wait another day. She had to get Vivian out of that hell at once.