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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.

roadside. The driver, Gene Hampton, rolled down the window and waved at her.

Serena's throat. Her legs were sore from the long walk,

never expected someone to

to get in, Zach

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

by him far too many

slap from earlier? Whomever's car I get into is none

13 years. Does it

lowering himself to meet her gaze, his eyes filled with emotion."Let me take you home. You don't know whose ear this is or where they're

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

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

firmly, his eyes still filled with unwavering emotion, refusing to let

that affection for

heart. The moment she saw

had barely taken two steps when a cab pulled up in front

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