Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 414

The world spun, and then a gunshot shattered the air.

Noreen heard a pained grunt, and the metallic scent of blood filled her nostrils. Her rescuer had been shot.

“I’ll kill you, you son of a bitch!” Pete screamed, charging forward with the bat.

Once again, the world tilted as someone shielded her with their body, rolling them both out of the way. She heard several dull thuds as the bat connected with the arm wrapped around her. Her head struck something hard, and everything went black.

…

Noreen awoke to a splitting headache and the sound of sobbing.

“Why isn’t Noreen waking up? What if she never wakes up? What are we going to do? Waaaah…”

“Even if Noreen is in a coma forever, I’ll take care of you for the rest of my life! Waaaah…”

The crying made Noreen’s head throb even more. With all her strength, she managed to twitch the hand that Sophia was clutching. But Sophia was too lost in her grief to notice.

It was Vincent who saw Noreen’s eyes flutter open. “Quick, call the doctor! Ms. Gilmore is awake!”

Sophia’s wails choked off abruptly. She wiped at her tear-streaked face and, seeing that Noreen was indeed awake, frantically pressed the call button.

After a flurry of activity, a doctor came in to examine her. Mrs. Joyner, supported by a maid, also entered the room, her voice weak but filled with concern. “Doctor, how is she?”

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