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

silently wiped away her tears,

hardships made us understand each other better, knowing that such wounds only heal when you find your way out on your own. "Talbot matched but then backed out, leaving

thumb, and he ruined

fists clenched with

her. "Geneva, what goes around comes around. He'll get what's coming to

will that be? Does everyone have to die before

her voice thick with

Talbot would face justice, which slowly calmed

swung open, and Lisa's sarcastic voice

here? A display of sisterly

door and kicked a

apples and pears. Couldn't even spring for

he here?

the bed, handing Geneva

you two

nodded, and she turned

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

worried Geneva might spill you better head out, Clyde's