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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.

Finished

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.

her. She glanced

message from an unknown

account, and she had logged in last night. Today, she added Melody and

miss me?" The sender's profile

his first message shattered any illusion

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 cutting him off entirely. "Zev, don't call me that, she replied

responded with a

"Focus

worried about me?"

"It's just

hurts so much. The doctors here

you. I don't think I can go a day without seeing

flushed with frustration. Annoyed,

not bringing it to the surface! If Michael's case gets investigated, you'll be the one facing consequences!" Just as Kelly was about to delete Zev's chat, she heard Regina's

reporting this. Not only that, but I also need to bury this matter as soon as possible and shut Michael's

door handle moved

the couch and hid behind

no idea she was still inside, they assumed she

left.

Finished

It it blows up again and th

Regna said through gritted teeth. "Why

mother spoiled you too much. You've already won. Why waste your energy on a defeated opponent? The more you lixate on her, the more it makes you look insecure" "Dad! Have

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

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