She Approved the Split He Fell Apart

106 Scarlett’s Debt

Scarlett’s POV

He doesn’t want me to find my real family. Of course not. He wants me to be bound to his city, to Ava, for life! And whether I’m happy or suffering in the process, he does not care.

Look at Jack Fuller’s cold face, I can’t begin to understand why he hates me so much. I’d understand it if Ava needs me. What he did wasn’t decent, but at least he did out of love for his daughter.

Why stop me now?

My blood type is rare, but it’s not like I’m the only one. Every state has its own RH–blood bank established, and ours is one of the best. So long as Ava’s demand is within the ordinary range, it won’t be a problem for a rich family like the Fullers.

So why keep me here?

“I don’t need a plan because I’m not in a hurry to find my real parents,” break the awkward silence after Adrian’s question, “Sebastian is marrying Ava, so I don’t want to be in the same city and bless my sister with my ex–husband. Is that reasonable?”

Jack Fuller narrows his eyes: “You would be willing to divorce him?”

“On the condition that you let me go, today,” I bargain.

stubborn all of a sudden?” Jack Fuller is losing his patience, “All these years, have I ever treated you unfairly?! You got the best school, best clothes and cars, all the things that your friends are jealous of. What’s with the wronged face as if the whole world owes you?! I raised you as my daughter, and this is how you

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was made clear that it was kindness that I had to pay back. That I don’t deserve it, and I only got it because of their generosity. And everything I lack but demand, like respect from my siblings

fucking family, and they

me, but I don’t owe you either,” I take a deep breath to keep my tone steady, “You raised me, but whether as a daughter or not, you know better than anyone.

me.”

“You-”

such hurtful things to Daddy?!” Ava’s shrill suddenly cuts into

she tries to pull Ava to her side. Ava swings her off, angry like a little lion defending her dear father. And the

around, and I see

this nice family. Again I’m the unreasonable

family,” I ignore Ava, nailing my eyes on Mom, keeping my shaking voice as stable as I can, “I just want a family that can spare

Didn’t you hurt her enough last time when you lash out at her?!” Ava charges up and tries to push me, but Adrian blocks in front of me and she

backs a step and raises her voice for the whole