When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 171

Chapter 171



Geneva shook her head with conviction, "No, this involves my parents. I have to step in."

"Mellie, wasn't it him who matched successfully and then threatened my dad? Is that what happened?"

"I saw the news, claiming there were issues with your family's books, but those accounts were managed by my dad..."

She didn't finish her sentence, but we both understood the stakes involved.

Some matters seem tangled at first, but as soon as you unravel a thread, the whole web becomes clear.

Galen was always cautious. It was unlike him to leave such a glaring error.

The sudden betrayal, after years of close family ties, indicated a significant upheaval.

Lying dejectedly on the hospital bed, Geneva spoke again.

"Mellie, all these years, I've resented you the most. Thinking of you living it up, while I had to rely on charity, it made me bitter. I resented you too, for never reaching out in Aurorea. I had no friends, and arranging my mom's affairs was incredibly tough. Alone in Aurorea, I didn't know whether to go back home. Then, they falsely accused me of theft..."

she recounted the past, a painful chapter in

tears, unsure how to

when you find your way out on your own. "Talbot matched but then

was under his thumb, and he ruined your family.

sat up, fists clenched

"Geneva,

will that be? Does everyone have to die before he faces

resentment, her

Talbot would face justice, which slowly

Lisa's sarcastic voice filled the

display of sisterly affection? Neglecting

door and

apples and pears. Couldn't even spring for

is he

handing Geneva

two

and she turned to

isn't my concern. We're

probably worried Geneva might spill