A Bird in the Cage

Chapter 21 Heartbroken

When Catherine managed to anger him, she felt an unexpected joy in her heart, but she didn’t know if she was happy for herself, or for the poor Jasmine.

Seeing her prideful expression, he halted his movements again. The corners of his mouth curled into a mocking smirk.

Ryan pinched her chin lightly and inched close to her face, commenting wickedly, “No matter how nice of a person Cayden is, it’s a pity he’ll never want you again. What would he think of you after knowing how every single part of your body has been marked and tortured by me?”

Humiliation and embarrassment crawled up Catherine’s heart. She felt like being thrown from a

very high place, only to be smashed into pieces on the ground eventually.

At that point, Catherine’s face got crimson, even her breathing became sluggish. She just wanted to die on the spot, so that she no longer had to put up with Ryan’s insults, and her life wouldn’t be so unbearable.

Seeing her face turning from crimson to pale white, Ryan was pleased after seeking his revenge.

Her body had gone numb from the raw feeling of her body being ripped open, but she couldn’t feel how terrible it was anymore.

It felt like her heart was dripping with blood as her hatred for him deepened. Through gritted teeth, Catherine silently endured it till the end…

Later, his anger faded along after he shot blanks. Then, he rolled with her in his arms to the corner.

arm away, Catherine sat

down with me a little longer,” he coaxed, but it sounded harsh, like an order. “You’ve got what you wanted, now let me go! Please be clear that we’re not lovers.” They shouldn’t be snuggling with each other in bed. In the past, it was she who stupidly thought he loved her, but it wasn’t the

couldn’t believe she didn’t obey his order. If he let out any unpleasant words

continue to sweet-talk her. It wasn’t his style. Moreover, if Catherine had known about his soft spot for her, she would have taken advantage of

wardrobe, Catherine fetched her pajamas, then

long been filthy. Just as Ryan said, Cayden wouldn’t want

couldn’t stand seeing herself in this state.

shower head. They blurred her vision and soaked her heart

delicate hands over her body to wash away the filth, his words about him marking and torturing every inch of her skin echoed

about it.

human, but a

about what he had

the loud banging at the door. It sounded very

want to take a bath!” Ryan demanded

quickly turning off the water tap, she grabbed the towel and wiped

door opened, Ryan stood outside the door and scanned her from top to bottom. She was fine, even though he was worried that she would

a fresh set of clothes in his arms. Then why was he knocking on the door so urgently? This person was

aren’t you wearing the pajamas