Chapter 499

"I didn't."

Victoria could tell by McNeil's tone that he wasn't joking.

She immediately ended the call and turned to the teacher. "Excuse me, who picked Gwyn up?"

If it wasn't McNeil, then who else could it be?

"It was her aunt, I think. The one who used to come with Mr. Langford to pick her up. Gwyn seemed happy to see her."

Victoria froze. Gwyneth's aunt? There was no one else but Violet.

But Violet was supposed to be in prison.

Before she could call McNeil again, her phone rang-he was already calling her back.

"I'm on my way to find Gwyn. I just got word from the warden: Violet seduced the prison director and wrangled a three-day leave. It's probably her who took Gwyn."

The world swam before Victoria's eyes. She nearly fainted and would have collapsed if someone hadn't caught her.

are you okay?" The teacher's worried

smile, quickly asked for more details, then rushed out

the car, peering up at Violet with shining eyes. It had been so long since she'd seen her aunt,

didn't look the least bit

going?" Gwyneth asked, curious. "Are we going to

full of hopeful excitement, but when Violet heard the word "house," her

have a house

darkened, turning almost vicious. "Your mother's the reason for all of

stuck in the past, when Violet would use her to curry favor with McNeil. She didn't notice the poisonous

Daddy because of you? But they're divorced now, and Mommy doesn't even talk to Daddy anymore. My little brother and sister and all live with Mommy. Violet, do you live

asked, the more Violet

if I'd ever live with your father.

the car up to a deserted, abandoned warehouse. Gwyneth climbed out, confused.

"Violet, where are we?"

up her spine. She'd thought Violet was taking her somewhere

You'll see your mother soon. Just say what I tell you

Her voice was cold and

this really the

She shoved Gwyneth

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