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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 roadside. The driver, Gene Hampton, rolled down the window and waved at her. "Mr. Larson is still busy, but he specifically asked me to wait here for

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

never expected someone to be waiting for

the Bentley Just as she was about to get in, Zach came down the same mountain path behind her.

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

by him far too

forget the slap from earlier? Whomever's car I get into is none of your

years.

in slightly, 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 taking you. It's

need you.” She brushed past him. Even so, he grabbed her wrist again.

Your father and stepmother are still

his eyes still filled with unwavering emotion, refusing to let

that affection for Wendy Why are you

The moment she saw him freeze, she took the

barely taken two steps when a cab pulled up in

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