Chapter 267: Justice Within Reach
The smile on Inna’s lips automatically vanished at the sight of an injured Abbot who had been brought before them. A look of mortification displayed on their faces, and Madeline hardly knew when she got off the bed till her legs subconsciously teetered, but Inna stayed by her side as she supported Madeline, helping her regain her unbalanced stability.
The sight of Abbot sent cold shivers down her spine, his once dignified and handsome features had transformed into a portrait of sheer horror. A gaunt, pallid complexion clung desperately to his grotty frame, emphasizing the agony etched upon his face. Deep set hollowed eyes stared back at her, haunted by the weight of unspeakable sin, and it took a lot of effort not to look away.
His once immaculate hair now resembled a wild disheveled mess, matted and greasy. The injuries inflicted upon him during his capture were evident - the bruises on his face, a chaotic mosaic of violence and retribution.
But what horrified Madeline the most was the darkness that emanated from his very being. It felt tangible, a palpable force that seeped into the room, chilling her to the core. The weight of his crimes hung heavy within his presence, a tangible manifestation of the horrors he had inflicted upon her husband, and countless others.
As the gravity of the scene hung heavily in the air, Madeline locked eyes with Abbot, her grief transforming into an unwavering resolve. She hated him so much that she felt not a single pity for the condition he was presently in, in all her life, Madeline didn’t think it was possible to hate someone to this extent, but that wasn’t the case at the moment. What stupefied her was how he was found alive.
"Should I call this good timing?" Osvaldo glanced at Abbot who remained on all fours on the ground in front of them.
The serious expression on Osvaldo’s face switched into one of pure relief when he met the gaze of Madeline. His demeanor softened as he flashed a warm smile at the mortified Madeline who was now awake.
"It’s good to see you on your feet again, please receive my hearty congratulations." Osvaldo bowed his head at Madeline as the news of her pregnancy had reached his ears.
"You Monster! Why aren’t you dead?!" Inna, who was fumed with rage by Abbot’s living presence, fisted her palms at her side, but Madeline had stopped her from going anywhere near Abbot who was smirking maniacally at their unending rage.
"Let me handle this." Implored Madeline as she still held Inna back. Looking into the eyes of Madeline whilst questioning why she shouldn’t deal with the monster in front of her, Inna was forced to give in when the pleading eyes that stared into hers had hit the right button.
Returning her gaze to Osvaldo, she asked firmly. "Where did you find him?"
"At the end of the shore." Answered Abbot, "he was still unconscious when I found him there, so I had him tied up for about two week till you regained consciousness."