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Chapter 233

Author: Lana Mora
last update Last Updated: 2024-08-22 18:40:55

Derek's POV

I clearly felt Tabitha's coldness towards me. If it were in the past, I wouldn't think twice about forcefully taking her away.

But after I learned the truth, all I wanted was to make it up to her. I couldn't even muster up a cold stare at her, not to mention scolding her.

"Tabitha, I know you're feeling upset because of what you've been through lately. Don't worry, I swear I'll get John back soon. He's gonna be fine," I comforted her.

Tabitha just turned her back to me, icily snarling, "Is getting him back gonna solve everything? If we don't find the mastermind behind this, he'll just end up in danger again. You promised me you'd make things right. When is it gonna happen?"

Had it been before, I could've given her a solid answer. But right now, I was so overwhelmed by feelings of guilt that I couldn't even look her in the eye.

How was I gonna tell Tabitha that it was Elena who hurt her and her family?

"We can't keep this from her," Leo kept urging me in my mind.

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