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.

startled her. She glanced

a message

up a WhatsApp account, and she had logged in last night. Today, she added

me?" The sender's profile picture was completely

and stylish. But his first message shattered any illusion of

then hesitated. The guilt from Solmaris still lingered. She had watched him nearly die back then, and that guilt kept her from

responded with

typed, "Focus on your

you worried about

just

message, "Honey, my wound hurts so much. The doctors here aren't

I don't think I can

flushed with frustration. Annoyed, she quickly exited

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

pacifying 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

room's door handle moved

rolled off the

idea she was still inside, they assumed she had

left.

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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

back alive," Regna said through gritted teeth. "Why

opponent? The more you lixate on her, the more it makes you look insecure" "Dad! Have you seen the way Eric looks at Kelly? He's completely bewitched. If this goes on, she's

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

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