CHAPTER 267: GEORGE'S SECRET VISIT

Lauretta didn't feel like she had any severe injuries. The red mark on her wrist from the rope was her only concern, so after a day in the hospital, she was ready to go back home. But her family insisted she stay put; their worry almost palpable. "You're not going anywhere," Stanley had said, his tone leaving no room for argument. "You need to rest." Lauretta felt her brothers were overreacting. She wasn't on the brink of death, but they treated her as if she were. Their objections were unanimous, forcing her to agree to stay in the hospital. Lying in the hospital was boring, but at least she didn't have to deal with company affairs. However, she noticed troubling rumors circulating outside. Her phone buzzed constantly with fake news about her being seriously injured and unconscious. Who was spreading these lies, and to what end? Many people were eager to see if she was unconscious. As Lauretta played with her phone, waiting for someone to bring her food, she heard the door open. A