Chapter 0014

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It was already 9.30 p.m. in the quiet Belmont Hills, and the soon–to–be- demolished dilapidated buildings appeared even more eerie under the moonlight.

Except for Olivia, none of the Cheshire family were asleep yet.

Patrick and Susanne solemnly sat in the living room. The pale–faced Amber occasionally looked up at the small gold statue of Hygieia, the goddess of health, on the dining table. Her gaze was filled with sorrow.

They had made a mistake.

Earlier this afternoon, Amber had used her hard–earned savings of 4500 dollars to buy the statue, planning to give it to Donovan as a birthday gift the following day. However, everything changed just moments ago.

Donovan called, scolding Patrick and banning him and Susanne from attending his birthday celebration. Not only that, but he also cut all ties with Patrick.

Donovan’s anger flared as he recounted all of Alexander’s recent misdeeds of causing trouble at the Tempest Hound Stadium and violently beating up Herbert and Elliot…

Alexander had effectively soured relations with the Dorvall family.

a mess this time!” Patrick

hope that Donovan would allow their family to return home.

He stirred up a massive storm, jeopardizing their only chance of

be welcomed back at

person and make amends with Herbert

her lip and, with trembling hands, began to sign.

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Dad… Alex

Knock, knock, knock!

knock on the door interrupted Amber.

fury was evident when he saw Alexander. “It’s you!”

responsibilities.

Olivia waiting for dinner until well

home, or if he still considered Amber and her family

Dogs would

as he walked into the living room. He saw the small gold Hygieia on the dining

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