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Kane was fuming and about to charge at me when Ruby clutched his arms, bursting into tears.

“Kane, please take me to the hospital. The pain is unbearable.”

After glancing at her, Kane gave a slight nod. He scooped her up into his arms, shooting me one final glare before heading to his car parked nearby. I knew he was taking her to the hospital.

I caught Ruby looking back at me. She flashed me a devious smirk, then wrapped her arms around Kane’s neck, putting on quite a show of being in agony.

“This woman!” I muttered under my breath. “I barely touched her hand. If I’d used my full strength, she

wouldn’t even have a hand left.”

My attention shifted to the guards who had just lost their jobs. I walked over to them, noting their dejected expressions.

“Don’t worry about being fired. Would you be interested in working elsewhere for the same pay?” I

asked.

They looked at me, stunned.

“Yeah, but how’s that possible?” one of them asked.

“Leave that to me. Just let me have your ID cards.”

They pulled out their IDs, and I quickly snapped photos of them, assuring them they’d have new positions soon.

“Ms. Selene?”

I heard someone calling from behind. Turning around, I saw a security guard approaching.

car waiting for you at the entrance. We can’t

my car. Please let it through,” I replied, realizing they

in and asked him to head to the shopping mall. During the drive, Diana called to check on

me to return. I sighed and promised I’d be back by nightfall. She seemed relieved and apologized for

room, but after giving Kane and Ruby a taste of their own medicine, I felt somewhat better.

confronting Kane head–on would make me stronger than before.

car and walked inside. This place catered to the wealthy elite – I’d only been here once before,

long, I wanted to buy something for my children, not knowing when I’d get the

of one I’d bought for Kane years ago. Just like my flower bouquet, he’d rejected that too.

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remembered that day clearly. I’d been so happy to buy him that shirt. Though it wasn’t designer, it was good quality. I’d hoped he would like it, but instead,

cheap, just like you,” he’d sneered that day.

here seemed to reopen every

a woman, quickly apologized, and forced myself to look away

the mall, shopping for my kids and eventually settling in at a café, lost

was nearly evening when my phone rang

“Hello?”

“It’s Nathan.”

you get my number?”

I asked for it since I

How’s Garrett doing? Is everything

was calling

it’s about Ruby,”

always the first call when any family member was injured. I figured Kane

check on

asked, taking

do something

spreading rumors that I broke

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