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.

She

message from an unknown

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

miss me?" The sender's profile picture was completely

But his first message shattered any

him nearly die back then, and that guilt kept her from cutting him off entirely. "Zev, don't

with

typed, "Focus on your

about me?" Zev

just

another message, "Honey, my wound hurts so much.

I can go

Kelly flushed with frustration. Annoyed, she quickly exited

issue, not bringing it to the surface! If Michael's case gets

I'm reporting this. Not only that, but I also need to bury this matter as soon as possible

the couch and hid behind

and Regina had no idea she was still inside, they assumed she

left.

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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."

can't believe they made it back alive," Regna said through

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 going to take him away," Regina said, unwilling to

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

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