Chapter 444

“Dad… Dad… Please listen to me! It’s not what you think. T–This map is actually-”

“Kayla! Don’t you dare lie to me!”

Dexter was enraged. The map that was swapped without his knowledge had turned their family’s fate upside down. The hardships, the humiliation, and the ambush they endured last night… It was all because of that switch!

He was so angry that his fingers were trembling.

How could it be her? The daughter he loved beyond measure, the one he would give his life for, had betrayed him.

If he hadn’t stumbled across the truth today, she would’ve kept playing innocent, watching the Fullers crumble into ruin while standing on the sidelines- untouched and uncaring.

“Hand me the map. Now!” Dexter demanded, extending his hand. His voice was so loud it seemed to shake the ceiling.

“Dad… I can’t give it to you. It’s mine!”

Kayla felt a twinge of guilt, but her determination didn’t waver. She even tried to manipulate Dexter as she said, “Dad, this map is useless in your hands. Only I can unlock its true potential. That’s why I can’t give it to you!”

At that moment, he was

from his arm and launched himself at Kayla. He wanted

someone else didn’t matter. The map just couldn’t be

disasters it

“Dad?”

never imagined Dexter would resort to grabbing it by

her instincts kicked in. She lunged forward, grappling with him as the struggle for the map

intensified, Kayla’s frustration turned

forcefully back onto the hospital bed. Without hesitation, she grabbed a pillow and blanket from nearby, pressing them

eyes burning with rage, she said maliciously, “You forced me into this…

resistance. However, his strength quickly faded, and a

of a door handle turning

She then quickly threw the pillow and blanket aside while crying

Dexter was whisked away to the emergency

her role as the distraught daughter. She painted a convincing picture, claiming

tearful explanation was enough to dispel any suspicion,

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