The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In

Chapter 360 Lines You Don’t Cross

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Abraham gently ruffled her soft hair, his tone indulgent. “Relax. Victor won’t do anything to her.”

Stella didn’t respond. Yeah, he probably won’t hurt her. But Tess is terrified of him. He might not lay a finger on her, but he could still scare the hell out of her

“She might call you tomorrow, okay?”

“Alright.”

Since Abraham had already said so, Stella didn’t argue. It was late.

She’d wait until tomorrow–if Tessa really called, they could talk then.

That night.

Stella clung to Abraham, holding him tight–really tight–like she had no intention of letting go.

Don’t ask why. She was scared too.

She curled up in his warm arms, nuzzling close until she found a comfortable spot–then shut her eyes. Holding him close felt way safer than keeping her distance.

Abraham picked up on her little act and chuckled softly. “Stella-”

“Don’t talk. I’m tired.” She cut him off before he could finish. The last thing she wanted right now. was to hear another word from him.

Especially not while they were in bed.

and

all the way

Victor had no choice–he

was two

call, he was out drinking with Lewis

get here soon, she’s going to pass out,

1:00 PM c

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could hear the irritation in Victor’s voice and immediately sobered up. Got it.

team’s doctors, ordering him to head to Victor’s villa ASAP. Then John paused, something about the whole thing not sitting right. I’m heading

The doctor’s going… Wait, did Victor

before he could say

keep a secret. If Victor found out about this,

laugh and looked at John. “He’s drunk.

say anything and left in a

door. Silas let go and whacked Lewis right in the back of the head. “Are you seriously drunk right now? If you are, go throw up or something. And maybe think before

of his head. “We barely

the hell was that nonsense you were about to

even say

it, but if you had? You probably wouldn’t get the chance to

soon.

mouth. No wonder Victor never let Lewis and Eddie hang out. Put those two in the same room, and it was

Back at the villa

arm like it was the only thing keeping her grounded. Through her fevered haze,