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In Portis City, Jaxon finally got a chance to see Cloudia, even though it was the middle of the night, which was a bit unusual.

But neither of them cared about the odd timing. The important thing was that they were together.

What Cloudia didn't expect was the overwhelming despair that followed seeing Jaxon. Life inside was already tough, but seeing Jaxon limping and the bruises on his arms stung her heart.

"What happened to your leg again?" Cloudia asked, her voice tight with worry.

Jaxon shrugged it off, trying to downplay the concern in her eyes. "It's nothing major. How are you holding up?"

Despite his assurances, Cloudia knew something terrible must have happened.

"That witch Ursula needs to be kicked out of the Larkin family. I want her gone," Cloudia spat with venom. She couldn't believe the betrayal from someone she had done so much for. The thought of Ursula made her blood boil.

Jaxon looked at Cloudia, her face now gaunt and weary, and felt a pang of guilt. "She's out," he assured her.

filled them both with

sure you take back everything she has taken. She doesn't deserve

been gifted-jewels, clothes, bags, and shoes-all the things that Cloudia had once lavished

"Don't let her drive off in that either. I bought

She didn't

her. "That's right. It's

she spoke of Stella, Cloudia's voice was heavy with regret. Stella, her flesh and blood, the one she had wronged for Ursula's sake. It was a bitter

and resentment. She longed to make amends but feared it was too late. Stella's coldness toward the Larkin family pierced

the mention of Stella,

seen Star, haven't you?" she asked, her voice barely

silent,

"Did she say anything?

flickering like a candle in the wind.

help. She had come to realize that everything hinged on Stella's word. If Stella would only speak to Ronald on her behalf, everything could be