Chapter 183

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"Sir is..." Reggie trailed off, making her breaths hitch. "Fine, although we are trying to get him out of his bedroom. He hasn't stepped out since that night."

Claire's chest shivered. She pressed lips to suppress a cry of worry as she told Reggie, "Please, get him to switch his phone on. Maybe I can help a little."

"I'm afraid I can't do that even if I want to. He has broken his phone and a lot of things in his bedroom."

"I hope he's fine." Claire gasped while raising a hand to place it on her chest.

"I can't comment on that, madam."

Claire's heart throbbed in her ears. She was freaking out like she hasn't ever before.

"Is he... Is he injured?" She pressed a hand to her mouth.

"Umm..." Reggie took his time. "I would be in trouble if I told you this, but I would feel worse if I didn't, madam. Sir rendered deep cuts on his right hand from smashing a glass in a tight grip. He muttered that it was his punishment for slapping you."

That disclosure sliced through her heart like