Chapter 29 Teach a Lesson "I need to make a move , " Lewis said as he walked away without even looking back . This made Sierra so angry that she almost jumped up from the sofa . " Lewis ! " she yelled , but he didn't even turn back . Sierra was fuming . She had just been discharged from the hospital , and this apathetic man didn't even think of comforting her . Lewis drove very fast to the restaurant , but when he got there , it was already closed for the day . He sat in his car , staring at the unlit restaurant in silence for a moment before taking out his phone to call Josephine . The call couldn't get through as her phone was switched off . Feeling annoyed , he took out a cigarette and lit it . Taking a few puffs , he threw it out of the window before driving back to the mansion . However , he didn't find anyone in the mansion either . The bed was still neatly made , showing that Josephine had not come back . Suddenly , Lewis remembered that he had frozen Josephine's card . She probably didn't even have the money for a taxi . How could she return to the mansion ? Thinking of this , Lewis called Conrad immediately as he walked out . On Josephine's side , she had just sent Mrs. Jinkins back to her home , which couldn't even be considered a house . It was just a shed built on the frame of an abandoned car near the garbage dump . According to Mrs. Jinkins , the metal frame was given to her by the owner of the garbage dump . He helped her build the shed out of pity for the poor woman's plight . With mixed emotions , Josephine placed the things she had bought from the convenience store in the shed . As she leaned inside , she smelled a putrid odor . When Mrs. Jinkins turned on the solar - powered lamp hanging above , only then did Josephine notice how dirty the bedding underneath was . She gaped in surprise and looked at Mrs. Jinkins with an indescribable expression . Josephine's heart ached when she remembered how Mrs. Jinkins had taught her how to write and fold origami , and even told her bedtime stories . The memories of Mrs. Jinkins's loving care made Josephine's eyes turn red . Mrs. Jinkins didn't deserve to end up in such a sorry state . At that moment , Mrs. Jinkins wanted to reach out and touch Josephine , but her withered hand was covered with dirt and grime . She timidly withdrew her hand . Noticing her hesitation , Josephine grabbed her hand and sat down next to Mrs. Jinkins . "It's so dirty here . Don't soil your beautiful clothes . " Mrs. Jinkins was probably reminded of her son and daughter - in - law . Her eyes were red as well . Josephine bit her lip and gestured , " Mrs. Jinkins , from now on , I'll take care of you . " Tears shimmered in the old woman's eyes as she squeezed out a forced smile . " There's no need , you suffered under the Alvarez family as well . Now that I'm this old , just come and visit me when you have the time . You don't need to take care of me . " Josephine didn't answer her . She tidied up the bed and gestured to the old woman , " Can I sleep with you tonight ? " " It's too dirty , child . Don't force yourself to stay here , " Mrs. Jinkins said , choking up again as she was filled with embarrassment and guilt . This place was so remote that there was no room for Josephine to stay the night . Josephine shook her head . " It's not dirty at all , your place is cleaner than anywhere else . " Mrs. Jinkins couldn't help but let out a chuckle . However , her laughter had an underlying hint of grief and bitterness . Josephine took off her shoes and lay down beside Mrs. Jinkins . She had spent all her money and had no money to get home . Moreover , her phone was dead . It was too late for her to hail a taxi alone . Even if she managed to return home , she would be sleeping in a cold and empty mansion . She preferred to sleep here . " What a foolish child . " In the darkness , Mrs. Jinkins sighed . Even though the bedding smelt unpleasant , Josephine closed her eyes and fell asleep . In the morning , she was awakened by the cold air . Opening her eyes , Josephine turned around and saw the early light of dawn . spreading across the sky , casting a golden sheen over the buildings . Mrs. Jinkins was already up and sitting on a rock outside , boiling a pot of water . Josephine walked over and squatted down beside her . Mrs. Jinkins was cooking the eggs that she'd bought last night . " Are you awake ? Wait a minute , the eggs will be ready soon . " Josephine smiled and nodded . Lewis had been looking for Josephine all night . He had searched everywhere near the restaurant and along the way home , but still couldn't find her . His tie suddenly felt too tight against his neck , suffocating him . He tugged at his tie , but it was still bothering him . Finally , he undid his tie and flung it on the sofa . Conrad stood on the side awkwardly . " President Alvarez , it is possible that Mrs. Alvarez will come back on her own . " " Were you unable to find her as well ? " Conrad shook his head , " No , there was no surveillance on the road where she disappeared . However , we have a general idea of where she is . We have sent out men and she will likely be found soon . " " What a foolish woman ! " Lewis unbuttoned his shirt and sat down heavily on the sofa . " How dare she leave with a stranger ! " As Conrad didn't want to lose his job , he gave Lewis a side glance and muttered under his breath , " Well , who's at fault for leaving her at the restaurant all alone ? " " I'll go out and look again , " Conrad said before leaving . After finishing the eggs , Josephine left Mrs. Jinkins and walked to a nearby bus stop . Standing by the road , she recognized the men that Lewis had sent to look for her and got into the car . When she returned to the mansion , the tension was palpable in the air . Josephine saw Lewis sitting on the sofa with a dark expression on his face , his messy hair unkempt . At this moment , his eyes were boring into her soul . Everyone could see that Lewis was in a bad mood . Afraid to stay any longer , they left the mansion , leaving Josephine and Lewis alone . Josephine bit her lip and took a step toward Lewis . Before she could come any closer , he suddenly stood up . Josephine took a step back , frightened . " Why are you avoiding me ? " He grabbed her wrist and yanked her towards him . Seeing the fear in her eyes , he sneered , " What are you afraid of ? Why weren't you afraid when you followed a stranger home ? " Josephine struggled frantically but she couldn't break free from his iron grip . She couldn't help but grimace from the pain . Lewis stared at her dirty clothes and assumed that Josephine must have been fooling around . Josephine gestured weakly , " It hurts ! " "Do you know what pain is ? " Lewis clamped onto her wrist tightly , ignoring the fact that her skin had turned red . " How could you go along with anybody and follow them home ? Don't you know how dangerous that is ? " Josephine wanted to explain that it wasn't just anyone , it was Mrs. Jinkins , the person who raised her . However , Lewis restrained her hands and didn't give her a chance to explain . " You're becoming more and more disobedient . It seems like I need to teach you a lesson . " Josephine widened her eyes when she heard his words , struggling instinctively . Lewis dragged her towards the staircase . Josephine realized what he was planning . to do and struggled even harder . She grabbed onto the sofa , but she was easily dragged away . Lewis kicked a door open and threw Josephine into the storage room . " Stay put and reflect on your actions . I'll let you out when you learn your lesson . " Josephine scrambled to her feet and rushed to the door . She grabbed onto the doorframe and shook her head desperately . The storage room was a nightmare that had traumatized her . Lewis was the one who rescued her from it , and now he was going to lock her inside ? Josephine's eyes pleaded for mercy , but Lewis ignored her . No matter how she struggled , he grabbed the doorknob and closed the door heartlessly . In an instant , darkness enveloped her . The fears buried deep in her memories rushed over her like a wave . Josephine fumbled with the door lock , but it was locked from the outside . She pounded on the door with her fists , but Lewis did not respond . The feeble sounds Josephine made were unable to express even a tenth of her despair . Josephine collapsed on the door weakly , wishing that she could tell Lewis that she was really frightened .