Chapter 191



Before I left, I organized a modest funeral for Galen Brown.

His life had been a tough one, to say the least.

I knew he had long harbored thoughts of taking Talbot down with him, his words on the rooftop that day still echoed in my mind.

Even though I couldn't fix things, he was determined to find his own way out.

At the end of the day, it was all about keeping his daughter safe.

Geneva seemed to mature overnight, shedding her previously spoiled demeanor for a calmness that seemed uncharacteristic.

"Geneva, would you come back with me? I promised your dad I'd look after you."

I took her hand, genuinely hoping she would come with me.

We were the same, both without family now.

But she shook her head, saying, "Mellie, I know you're struggling too. I'll continue my studies here in Ironvale, then head to college. Lisa will help me out."

Lisa nodded in agreement.

"Melanie, dealing with the Pattersons won't be easy, especially with Clyde in his current state. You should focus on yourself for now. After all, I'm your cousin. Don't try to handle everything on your own, especially when it comes to your health, okay?"

hit home.

were likely plotting their next move. Merritt had made his dissatisfaction with me clear, and I would face another tough battle when

situation, it was probably for the best that she stayed to focus on her studies and life. They dropped me off at the airport, promising to visit, though it was uncertain when we'd see each

Lucia's taunting voice filled

own father, and your uncle

try

beside Clyde's hospital bed, wiping

that short exposure had reddened his

you just

her a warning glance, and she sat

money and the company would go

rid of her dad, the

ramblings as if she

suddenly, I noticed Merritt's gaze on

wipe Clyde's face,

might have reached

on the plane was ominous; I knew everything would change once we

expected, as soon as Clyde

admitted

VIP

spoke up, suggesting York

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