Chapter 1040

"What's that supposed to mean?”

Grant didn't answer, his tone steely. "Taylor, come with me."

She shook her head. "No, big brother. I'm not leaving."

Grant's voice was calm, but there was a pressure behind it that made the air feel heavier. "If you don't come now, then from this day forward, you're no longer my sister."

Taylor froze, genuinely shocked.

She'd grown up trailing after Grant, always looking to him for everything. Sure, she had a father, but he was barely around-Grant was the one who raised her. He was her brother, but also the closest thing she had to a dad. He spoiled her, protected her, always made her feel safe. To the outside world, Grant was cold and unapproachable, but with her, he was gentle and patient.

He had never said anything so harsh to her before.

Taylor felt completely lost, like she didn't recognize him at all. Still, she got up.

Isaac reached for her hand, holding it tight.

leaned in and whispered, "I'll talk to him. I'll make him see

the end, she followed Grant

one

and cheerful just moments before, suddenly

looked especially down, pouring himself drink after

She'd only picked up fragments of what was going on, but that was enough to realize

wants it, doesn't

excuses, Chloe. This isn't about the emerald pendant. Don't stress

If that's all it takes to cause problems between your families, it's not worth it. If he wants it,

to Connor. "Honestly, I don't even remember where I put it.

no idea. Maybe when your memory comes

countless nights going through all her things, searching for any trace of her. Sometimes,

just to feel close to

every corner-nothing. He'd never seen the emerald

either. There was the one

them to

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