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Chapter 36

"This is the family you came back for?" Zachasket

s act like they're blind, ganging up on you instead of seeing the

He had heard every word they had said. "Your stepmother is clearly scheming, and those so-called relatives of yours a

1. th. You shouldn't stay here Come with me. I'll take care of them for ye

Serena smacked his hand away without hesitation. "Don't flatter yourself! I don't need your help. I just need you to get lost and stop showing up in my life!"

Without looking back, she turned and walked away from the family chapel, heading straight down the mountain trail.

Clutching Amber's memorid tightly, Serena made her way down the rugged mountain path, her steps uneven on the rough terrain.

When she finally emerged from the narrow trail onto a wide road, she pulled out her phone to hail a ride.

Acar hom blared.

The driver, Gene Hampton, rolled down the window and waved at her. "Mr. Larson

lamp formed in Serena's throat. Her legs were sore from the

someone to

and walked toward the Bentley Just as she was about to get in, Zach came down the same mountain path behind her. His expression darkened at the

drive you home. Don't just get into any car." He stepped in front of her, blocking her

snapped. She had been stopped by him far too many

already forget the slap from earlier? Whomever's car I get into

we've been together for 13 years. Does it

filled with emotion."Let me take you home. You

She brushed past him. Even so, he grabbed her wrist again. "Zach, what

myself. Let's talk in private, behind closed doors. Your father and stepmother are still up there. When they come looking for

her gently yet firmly, his eyes

should save that affection for Wendy Why are you still

moment she saw him freeze, she

had barely taken two steps when a cab

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