The scene in front of Scarlett was heartbreaking. She didn't react until two seconds later. She asked, "Mrs. Tucker, what can I do?"
Mrs. Tucker said, "The medicine. Ms. Reed, help me get the medicine for Linley."
Scarlett didn't know where the medicine was. She walked over, hugged Linley and said, "Linley, calm down. It's me, Scarlett. No man can hurt you. Believe me."
Linley kept silent and fell into a trance.
Soon, Mrs. Tucker got the medicine and helped Linley take it. Linley felt sleepy soon.
Scarlett and Mrs. Tucker took Linley to her room. There was only a wooden bed and a wooden desk in Linley’s room.
Linley lay on the bed and stared at the ceiling blankly.
Mrs. Tucker wiped tears and walked out of the room.
Scarlett followed her and said, "Mrs.
Tucker, I would like to have a talk with you."
Mrs. Tucker fell into a trance and said, "OK."
They returned to the small living room.
Scarlett held a glass of water and said with a sinking heart, "I'm Scarlett Reed. Linley may have never mentioned me to you. Five years ago, Linley saved me. At that time, Darnell planned to hurt me. Linley knew about that and reminded me. Then I called the police, and Darnell was sent to the prison."
Scarlett felt guilty and added, "Mrs. Tucker,
I'm sorry. I didn't know that Darnell would hurt Linley."
Mrs. Tucker was lost in thought and kept silent for a while.
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Temptation From Her Ex-husband