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Chapter 16: Kellan 's fate

Author: Beauty m.j
last update Last Updated: 2025-09-27 21:47:10

Arden ran and ran, his legs burning, chest tightening with every step. He didn’t dare look back. The only thought in his mind was escape. If he slowed down, they would catch him. If he stopped, it would all be over.

When he was finally sure no footsteps followed, Arden slowed down and bent forward, hands resting on his knees as he tried to catch his breath. His heart thumped wildly in his chest, sweat dripping down his face. He raised his head and looked around.

It was dark. Not the gentle darkness of a quiet night, but the heavy, suffocating kind. The streetlights in this part of town were broken, their glass shattered long ago. The only light came from the pale moon above.

Arden swallowed hard. He had no phone. No money. No place to go. He hugged his small bag tightly against his chest, the bag that carried all he owned, and for a moment he felt completely helpless.

Then one name came to his mind: Kyle. He knew if he could just make it to Kyle’s house, he would be safe.

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  • HEIR OF PAIN   Chapter 117

    “If he hadn’t sent her out that night, she would still be alive today,” Kellan said as he turned to face Arden. “Do you see reasons why you shouldn’t be with him?” Arden stared at Kellan in utter silence. The room felt tight, like the walls were closing in. Kellan’s words hung in the air as Arden’s fingers curled slowly into the bedsheet beneath him as he took a breath. “You are selfish,” Arden finally said. Kellan froze. “What?” Arden sat up straighter, his voice shaking but firm. “What kind of friend are you? You said Ryder had difficulties during the time Eunice was around. Why then did you leave him when he needed you most? And then you came back to the mansion, learned everything that happened, and blamed it all on him.” Kellan’s jaw tightened. “How selfish you are,” Arden continued, his voice rising despite himself. “You disappeared when he was drowning. Now you stand here acting like the judge.” “So what was I supposed to do?” Kellan snapped. “Smile with him aft

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