Chapter 992

With a loud crash, Tessa's metallic exoskeleton collided with the stairs, sending sparks flying and concrete fragments scattering everywhere. The impact left the stairs damaged as dust filled the air. When the dust settled, Tessa lay motionless on the stairs. Matthew descended a couple of steps and crouched beside her unconscious form, his eyes fixed on her face as memories of his time after prison flooded back. Matthew's murderous intent grew stronger as he clenched his fist and raised it. However, Lorraine's image suddenly flashed through his mind, and his fist froze mid-air. Only three people in this world could make him hold back—his parents and Lorraine. Though Tessa was the woman he hated most, she was, unfortunately, still Lorraine's mother. If Lorraine were to ask about her mother's whereabouts, he would have no answer to give if he killed Tessa. Even knowing he would regret letting Tessa live, Matthew forced himself to lower his fist for Lorraine's sake. As he started t