Lauren's hand slammed the door with a resounding force, filling the room with a chilling echo. “They died because of you! If you had just complied and parted ways with Mitchel from the start, none of this would have happened!"

From within the dressing booth, Raegan's voice trembled with despair as she said, "So it was you "

Lauren's furious pounding on the door abruptly stopped, her expression morphing into something both eerie and unsettling.

Raegan's crying was so pleasant to her ears. It deserved to be relished to the fullest.

Raegan wept desperately, struggling to catch her breath as she stuttered, “You vile creature... You are responsible for my grandmother's death and the loss of my child..."

Lauren erupted into maniacal laughter. "How delightful it is to hear your cries! Cry louder, for this might be the last time you cry in your wretched existence."

Raegan suddenly ceased crying, announcing in a trembling, yet determined voice, "I won't cry! I won't give you the satisfaction!"

Lauren's expression reverted to its sinister state as she hysterically demanded, “Cry! Cry! I want to see you kneeling before me begging for mercy!"

But Raegan remained resolute. “Keep dreaming!"

Lauren scratched her head and violently tugged at her own hair, yanking out clumps until a bald patch formed. She cackled wildly.

“Have you forgotten how your grandmother died? Guess what? That nursing house was under my uncle's ownership. Your grandmother's medical records showed she was in perfect health, with years ahead of her.

I had Tessa spread rumors about you there, wanting to piss your grandmother off. I had intended to wait until your grandmother collapsed in fury before making my move. But much to my surprise, your grandmother was so considerate. She simply passed away without me lifting a finger..."

"You are insane!" Raegan yelled. Grief-stricken, she couldn't hold back her mournful cries.

Lauren took pleasure in Raegan's pained cries, a twisted sense of satisfaction washing over her.

Killing Raegan without making her suffer was never Lauren's idea. She intended to have Raegan meet her demise consumed by pain and regret, departing with a heart full of bitterness. The mere thought had a twisted fascination gripping her.

“And your child..." Lauren began.

“Stop it!" Raegan's voice cracked, teetering on the edge of collapse.

“I won't listen! Don't... Don't say anything else..."

How could Lauren stop now? Anything to inflict further suffering upon Raegan, she would pursue with relentless determination.

"Your loss of the child was also my doing. Just as you had surmised, Tessa cooperated with me. She offended you and was coerced into a difficult situation by Mitchel. I intervened, provided her with financial assistance for her treatment, and hinted at your presence in the same hospital. Then, I staged an abduction, fooling Mitchel into believing I was in danger and rushing to my side. That was how Tessa could play her part and harm you and your damn baby."