Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

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Chapter 860

Chapter 860

Leroy clutched his head, shouting, “I can’t live like this anymore!”

His body shook as he sobbed harder than any woman ever could. His broad shoulders trembled uncontrollably, his entire frame wracked with helplessness.

Christina stood frozen, staring at her mother and brother. The sheer terror and despair in their eyes made her chest tighten, leaving a bitter taste in her mouth. She had never wanted to admit it, never wanted to acknowledge that she was weak or that the Stevens family was weak.

She always believed that, with her talent and hard work, she could catch up to Andrew and maybe even surpass him someday. However, the reality was brutal.

Andrew’s name had been enough to send the Hidden Dragons running in

had not been for Andrew’s reputation, Christina would be dead by now–Finley would have destroyed her. “You think just begging him, kneeling before him, will make him take you back?” Christina’s voice was sharp as she scoffed. “I already begged

“Sweetheart, what you did before doesn’t count as begging. Anyone could see that you still had your pride. You still thought Andrew should listen to you–should be beneath

face the truth. Andrew has risen too high–so high that the Stevens family can

his eyes and spoke through gritted teeth. “Christie, Andrew isn’t heartless. Look at how he treats Lauren and Francesca. Last time, Grandpa was able to convince him to help us. That means there’s still a chance. “I know Andrew. If you really humbled yourself, if you swallowed your pride

“You can go beg if you want to, but I won’t. Grandpa doesn’t believe in me. Now, even you two don’t believe in me. Fine. Then I’ll prove you all wrong. I’ll lead Stevens

Christina refused

once again. She had stormed up

a row, she had stumbled back down, exhausted,

night. Each time, she swore it would

the end of her. Yet, when nightfall came and as she lay in bed, alone in her house, a