Chapter 1257:

Laney countered, her voice tight with restraint, “She invaded my privacy and orchestrated a cyberbullying campaign against me. Are those actions somehow justified?”

“Who fed you that story?”

Just as Juliet seemed ready to lunge forward, Cliff’s steady voice cut through the tension.

“Juliet, contain yourself.”

Though her eyes burned with fury, Juliet recalled her earlier exchange with Cliff. Swallowing her rage, she stormed into Kira’s hospital room, the door slamming behind her with a thunderous bang.

Out of sight, but the tension remained palpable.

spot, her fists clenched so tightly that her knuckles had gone white, each breath coming in measured counts. Cliff moved toward Laney, his demeanor even more

I’ve managed to contain the situation. You’re in a precarious position now. When you encounter any member of

his

did you

features, his mind betrayed him with images of her leaning against Merrick. She seemed so dependent on her new romantic interest while he scrambled anxiously

I struck a deal with the Foster family to keep your

Laney’s voice was hoarse.

my place intent on harm. They don’t believe

been skilled at confrontation. Her body betrayed her with

deep. She was the victim, yet everyone stood against her, even Cliff, whom she’d trusted above all others, now casting blame her way. Disappointment pooled in her eyes as she faced him.

lies in that hospital bed. You

investigate? Did you find no evidence, or do you, like them, believe I

compressed into a tight line, his

family has been dragged into

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255