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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.

entrance. We can’t let unauthorized vehicles in.

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

and asked him to head to the

and begged me to return. I sighed and promised I’d be back by nightfall. She seemed relieved and apologized for her son’s behavior.

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

head–on would make me stronger

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

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

eye, reminding me of one I’d bought for Kane years ago. Just like my flower bouquet, he’d rejected

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designer, it was good quality. I’d hoped he would like

just like

forget those words? Being back here seemed to reopen every

apologized, and forced myself to look away

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

evening when my phone rang –

“Hello?”

“It’s Nathan.”

hi. How did you

yesterday. I asked for it since I

see. How’s Garrett doing? Is everything

was calling about

Ruby,” he replied.

private physician, Nathan was always the first call when any family member was injured. I figured Kane had taken Ruby to the pack hospital and called

check on her hand.

taking

you do something to her?”

that I broke

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