Chapter 36

Eloise's eyes were empty. She stared at the man she once loved deeply, feeling utterly unfamiliar. She even began to question if she ever really knew him? How could he be so heartless?

Michelle was so timid. there was no way she could hold a knife! It was obviously Max, stirring the pot and setting her up!

Eloise whispered, "Max, can you just let me off the hook?"

Max was about to say something when Eloise quietly knelt before him. Michelle seemed to snap out of it for a moment, making a weird noise, as if trying to stop Eloise. But Eloise stayed put, resolutely kneeling there.

Tears welled up in her eyes, which were already red and swollen from crying. She quivered, "Max, I was young and foolish, and gave you a hard time. Now I beg you, for my past kindness, let go of my dad and Michelle, please!"

Michelle burst into tears. She came to her senses, apologizing to Eloise through her sobs and trying to help Eloise to her feet.

No way! Eloise was Angus' only daughter, how could she kneel before this heartless man?

her gaze fixed on Max. They had been together

own determination. She once loved him deeply, but now

in anger. He retorted, "And what if I don't, Eloise?" Eloise clenched her fists, "Aren't you afraid

sneered, "Let's see if Orlena would forgive me, or if your family would stay safe. Do you think Harvey would help

more. His whole demeanor revealed his

Eloise up and forced her close. He gently caressed Eloise's face, and his voice was low, "Come back to me, or I can't guarantee what I'll do. Maybe I will send Michelle to jail for assault,

was shaking with anger,

that now, are you? That's not what you said when you liked me, or when you were waiting for my kiss. Eloise, you once said I was the most

struggling to fight

to restrain Michelle, "Call the cops. This

pushed her away, licking the blood

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