Chapter 149

My heart sank as I grabbed the janitor's hand. "Where's the person who stayed here?"

The janitor looked confused but answered, "She's gone."

done? What did that mean?

Istumbled back, the strength draining from my body.

Liam was quick to catch me before I collapsed.

"What do you mean gone? Explain yourself," Liam demanded.

"She was taken away," the janitor said, eyeing us carefully. "Who are you to her?"

"Where did they take her? When? Who took her?" I could barely get the words out through my tears. "I'm her granddaughter. Please, tell us.

The janitor's eyes widened in surprise. "I didn't know she had other family members! Oh, you're too late. About two hours ago, a middle-aged man came in with a

people and took

He dumped her here months ago and

of hope I had vanished once again. Already weakened, I felt the world go darkcand passed

back in a hospital room when I regained

smell of disinfectant filled my nose, and I saw Liam standing by the window, talking on the phone. The moment he noticed I was awake, he hurriedly

of water, his head hanging low,

apologizing for?" My voice was hoarse, and the crushing despair made it hard

jack because I sent people

to help me. I wasn't the

was clear now-Jack was using Grandma to blackmail me and protect

I could stand up to the Graysons," I said, turning my head away as my eyes filled

not your fault. It's my

moment, Liam's phone rang again. He glanced at me, hesitated, and declined the call. However, the

you

chickmagnet, Liam joked half-heartedly, forcing a smile, but I could see the guilt beneath his facade. "If only it were a girl," I said, calm but knowing. "Is it about

it? You can't

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