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..."

the past,

tears, unsure how

such wounds only heal when you find your way out on your own. "Talbot matched but then backed out, leaving us stranded abroad, wanting

dad was under his thumb, and

sat up, fists

embraced her, stroking her hair to calm her. "Geneva, what goes around

be? Does everyone have to die before he

her

her, reassuring her that Talbot would face justice, which slowly calmed her

open, and Lisa's sarcastic voice filled the

do we have here? A display of sisterly affection? Neglecting your

door and kicked a

bringing apples and pears. Couldn't

he here? To

sat on the bed, handing Geneva a wipe

you two

she turned

isn't my concern. We're on the

me to replace you, probably worried Geneva might spill you