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, a painful chapter

away her tears, unsure how to offer

out on your own. "Talbot matched but then backed out, leaving us stranded abroad, wanting my mom to die far

thumb, and he ruined

up, fists

to calm her. "Geneva, what goes

everyone have to die before he faces

her voice

her that Talbot would face

Lisa's sarcastic voice

do we have here? A display of sisterly affection?

and kicked a

bringing apples and pears.

he

the bed, handing Geneva a wipe with

two cleared

nodded, and she

isn't my concern. We're on the same side

to replace you, probably worried Geneva