Chapter 12: Regret

3rd Person POV

In the underground basement of the Jones family mansion, Daniel was lying on a bed, unconscious, with bandages around his head. Mr. Jones walked through the door, looking at the sleeping man, and turned to his personal doctor.

“It's been 3 days; why is he not awake?” he asked, with a hint of impatience.

“He should be awake any moment from now, sir; all his vitals are okay, and he's not in danger. I can wake him up if you're in a hurry,” Dr. Martin answered respectfully. He had come to know after being with Mr. Jones for a while, that, even though he may look like a calm, peace loving person, he wasn't one to be trifled with.

He prayed a silent prayer for this foolish young man who didn't know what was good for him and hurt Alexa. Everyone working under Mr. Alan knows that even though he doesn't show it, his daughter Alexa is the center of his universe, and from the marks on her fair wrists, her swollen cheeks, cuts on her forehead, and bruises on his boss's beloved d