Chapter 196

Before Neve could finish screaming, another lash struck her.

After enduring dozens of lashes, her back was drenched in blood, her flesh torn open.

Jacob, unable to bear the gruesome sight any longer, turned away. Sweat beaded on his forehead, his hands trembling despite being clenched into fists. He realized he wouldn't withstand such torture either.

"Mr. Kennedy, she has passed out."

Neve had fainted after just over a dozen lashes.

Kennedy glanced at her coldly and ordered, "Wake her up with water."

Jacob stole a fearful glance at Kennedy, finding the kind-looking old man terrifying. Today, he finally confirmed the rumors about Kennedy's ruthless methods.

Neve jolted awake as a bucket of cold water drenched her head. The searing pain seeped through her back like wildfire, engulfing every inch of her skin and bone, leaving her yearning for death. She wanted to scream, but the pain left her powerless.

The whipping continued, a cycle of fainting and waking, like torture from hell