Chapter 179



This hit Chloe harder than Linda and Lucas' double betrayal.

Even when Linda stabbed her in the back, Chloe never regretted helping her or genuinely caring for her. That was Chloe's way. Treating others well wasn't about them deserving it. It was about staying true to her own kindness.

But now, Chloe was starting to have serious doubts. Was her kindness a mistake? Did being kind mean getting exploited by monsters, ruining your life, and ending up in hell?

Linda was on her knees. "It's not true. I swear it's not like that. That summer after our freshman year, Shawn got out of prison and came straight for me. He put a knife to my throat and demanded I tell him where you were, or he'd kill me too."

"At that time, you were volunteering at Saint Mary's Orphanage, living and eating with the kids.

so scared, so I told

thought he'd actually go after you,

were so capable, with such a strong family background. I thought

it."

deforming it in her han,

I'd believe you? Aren't you and Shawn in on this

me everything he did. He even showed me a

lay drugged on a hotel bed. Someone was filming

tough, but you still ended up in my hands. Come on, get up if you can. I'm going to enjoy

said, "Linda, see this? Your guardian angelis right here. I'm going to ruin her today, and from now on, no one can protect you. Do you think you can become superior by befriending a rich kid? When you sent me to prison, you should have seen this coming. Just wait, once I'm done with her, I'll come for you! Filthy bitch! You should be grateful

Though it wasn't clear, Chloe recognized the voice. It was

elevator doors slowly opened. Kneeling on the ground, Linda finally looked up. But it

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