Novel Always 15

Chapter 15 Betrayed

Kelly didn't respond to Eric. Her entire demeanor was numb and indifferent.

"I want to stay in the hospital," she wrote the words in her notebook.

Regina would never allow that. And now that Kelly couldn't speak, it gave them the perfect excuse to kick her out.

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But she had to stay. She had to find the traitor who had betrayed thern Michael deserved justice, and she owed it to herself- and to everyone to uncover the truth.

"I overheard part of their meeting. Your case is a bit special, so I fought to get you more time for treatment. As long as you cooperate and focus on recovery, once you start speaking again, you'll be allowed to st Kelly nodded.

Eric let out a breath as if relieved by her obedience. "Last night was an exception

because Faye was sick, but tonight, I promise to spend time with you. Okay?"

Kelly almost laughed at how ridiculous

he sounded. He was acting like some ancient emperor with a harem, and now he expected her to be grateful for the privilege of his company.

I'm going to change and grab my car keys," Eric said, checking his watch. Then, with a familiar touch, he ruffled her hair. "Be good and wait here for me."

Kelly remained still, silent.

Eric took that as a sign of compliance and left the meeting room.

vibration startled her. She glanced

was a message from an

her set up a WhatsApp account, and she

did you miss me?" The sender's profile picture was

message shattered any

on the profile, ready to block him, but then hesitated. The guilt from Solmaris still lingered. She had watched him nearly die back then, and that guilt kept her from

responded with

"Focus on

about me?" Zev

replied, "It's just a doctor's

wound hurts so much. The doctors here aren't as gentle

think I can go

at the messages, Kelly flushed with frustration. Annoyed, she quickly exited

this issue, not bringing it to the surface! If Michael's case gets investigated, you'll be the one facing consequences!" Just as Kelly was about

her. There's no way I'm reporting this. Not only that, but I also need to bury this matter as soon as possible and shut Michael's parents up." Beau said in a

conference room's door handle moved

rolled off the couch

no idea she was still inside, they assumed

left.

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Michael's parents up? He was their only son. There's no way they'll just let this go. Regina said. sounding worried. "We barely managed to cover this up. It it blows up again and th "We start with money. If that doesn't work, we use other means. We can't rish this, but we also can't drag it out." Beau said calmly, leaning

back alive," Regna said through gritted teeth.

on her, the more it makes you look insecure" "Dad! Have you seen the way

choice for the family's successor. His thirst for power and status far outweighs whatever

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