Chapter 25

Pain was etched across Tate's face vividly as Raphael tightened his grip, exerting much force. He watched mercilessly as Tate winced in agony. Upon seeing Catherine clutching her stomach in immense pain, he suppressed the white-hot fury that he felt inside. With great effort, he released his grip on the lecherous Tate and threw him to the ground roughly. "I'll make sure someone deals with you. Don't think that you'll get to show your face in Jalendorf after this," Raphael snarled. With that, he left Tate crumpled on the floor and hurried toward Catherine, who looked like she was on the verge of breaking down from the pain. Through her blurred vision, Catherine recognized Raphael's pant legs as he approached. The moment she reached out her hand, he was there to grab hold of it. The warmth from his touch made her cling on, refusing to let go. Raphael bent down and asked, "Can you hold on? I'll take you to the hospital." But Catherine couldn't hear him properly—her ears were ringin