Chapter 325

Chapter 325

Chapter 325



Diana stopped dead in her tracks when she saw Connor. "Uncle Connor," she called out.

Her feelings for Connor were all over the place. At the evening's event, Uncle Connor hadn't voted for her. What did that mean? Was it on purpose? Was he trying to set some emotional boundaries?

These thoughts sent a sharp pain through Diana's heart. She also realized something else. Uncle Connor treated Chloe differently. That night, Diana's mind was a whirlwind of thoughts, especially about what Eve had said at her 20th birthday party. Eve had mentioned that Chloe and Uncle Connor had been dating for three years in Riverbrook. In hindsight, it didn't seem like idle gossip.

"Come here," Connor said, sitting down and glancing over at Diana. Obediently, she walked over.

in

including that Kalilah had been hiding them. As he listened, Connor's eyes grew cold, and the air around him seemed to chill. Diana wanted to ask him something, but

been scared tonight. How about a walk to clear

was, but it was still dark. From the tent, she could hear Kalilah's desperate cries for mercy. She didn't

"Sure,

he seemed oblivious, his eyes fixed on Chloe's tent, sharp as

and Uncle Connor had stopped him.

another word,

Chloe and Kalilah remained

Inside the

stood watch. Kalilah's screams pierced the

by the flickering campfire, creating a unique scene

quietly outside. Inside, Chloe was finally exhausted. On

weak to

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