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Chapter 17 Kidnapping

Author: Aurelia
Right as I opened my mouth, Dad let out a heavy sigh and cut me off.

His voice shifted—like he suddenly remembered he was supposed to play the "dad" card. "Gaia, I'm not trying to fight with you. But don't you think you're being a little stubborn?

"I'm your father. I'm also Cecilia's dad, Siena's husband. I have to look out for the whole family. Can't you see that?

"And as the older sister, when your little sister needs help, shouldn't you be the one to step up first? But you didn't. I had to. And now you're blaming me?"

He actually sounded hurt. Like he was the victim here.

"Gaia, don't be so selfish."

Then, like everything was normal again—"Come home tomorrow, okay? I'll have Siena make her best beef stew."

And all I could think was—Selfish? Me?

You're the one trying to take everything from me.

I wasn't that girl anymore. The one begging for scraps of affection. Hoping he'd act like a real dad.

Not this time.

"Give it up. I'm not coming back. Ever." I hung up.

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