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Chapter 31: Why Do You Care?...

Penulis: Beauty m.j
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Some minutes before dinner, Arden stood up from the edge of the bed and stretched his arms. He let out a small sigh, his eyes wandering toward the bedroom door. He moved toward the door, turned the knob, and opened it.

The hallway outside was silent as Arden peeked to the left, then to the right, but he didn’t see a single person.

He stepped out quietly and closed the door behind him he began walking down the hallway.

He had only been to the dining room once since he came to the Black Mansion. The problem was—every hallway looked the same. The same walls and the same black-and-white floor patterns. He paused at a corner and looked both ways again, confused.

“Going somewhere?”

Arden turned around quickly at the voice.

Standing a few steps behind him was a man—tall, broad-shouldered, dressed neatly in a casual white shirt and dark pants. His hair fell slightly over his forehead, and his glassy blue eyes caught the light in a way that made Arden’s heart skip for a second.

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  • HEIR OF PAIN   Chapter 124

    Ryder stood up the moment he noticed it. The fear and the sadness.They were both there, heavy and unmistakable in Arden’s eyes. It was the kind of look that told Ryder one thing clearly—whatever was on that video was really something he should know about.Ryder didn’t hesitate. He walked closer and placed both hands firmly on Arden’s shoulders. His voice dropped into a whisper, steady and reassuring.“Alright,” he said. “I won’t watch it.”Arden’s breath hitched. His lips trembled as he nodded, but the fear in his eyes did not fade.“Then… then I will have to delete it myself,” Arden said.Ryder studied him for a moment before answering. “Only if you tell me everything,” he replied calmly. “Only if you tell me why you’re like this.”Arden swallowed hard. His hands were shaking as he picked up the phone. He stared at the screen like it was a weapon pointed directly at his chest.With a slow movement, he pressed delete.The phone slipped from his fingers and landed softly on the table.

  • HEIR OF PAIN   Chapter 123

    After a long while, Kyle finally came, and they had a full day of lectures before they were able to leave the faculty. By the time the last lecture ended, Arden felt both mentally and physically drained. As usual, the guards opened the car door for him. Arden stepped inside while Kyle waved at him from a distance. “Text me when you get home,” Kyle shouted. Arden nodded and closed the door. As the car pulled away, his smile slowly faded. His mind drifted back to the conversation he had with Daylen earlier. Arden sighed and leaned his head against the seat. After a moment, he brought out his phone and dialed Ryder’s number. The call was picked on the first ring. “How is my Ardey doing today?” Ryder asked warmly. Arden smiled softly. “Doing well. And you?” “If you’re doing well, then I’m doing well too,” Ryder replied. Arden chuckled. “Can I come over to your office today?” “Of course,” Ryder said. “But I’m quite busy today.” “That’s fine,” Arden replied quickly. “I

  • HEIR OF PAIN   Chapter 122

    Later in the night, after eating dinner, Ryder and Arden returned back to their room. They lay in each other’s arms quietly. Ryder rested on his back, one arm wrapped firmly around Arden’s waist. Arden lay on his side, his head on Ryder’s chest, listening to the steady rhythm of his heartbeat. Ryder’s fingers moved slowly, gently stroking Arden’s hair in a calming motion. The room was quiet, filled only with the sound of their breathing. “You have been quiet since I came back,” Ryder said softly. “Is there something wrong?” “So, you mean I am always noisy?” Arden asked as he raised his head slightly to look at Ryder. Ryder smiled and kissed his forehead. “That’s not what I mean. You are always lively, but now you’re extremely quiet.” Arden went silent again. He lowered his head back to Ryder’s chest, his fingers gripping Ryder’s shirt lightly. “Ryder,” Arden said after a long pause, “what if one day you find out a shameful secret about me?” Ryder frowned slightly. “How d

  • HEIR OF PAIN   Chapter 121

    “When will you ever get things done properly?” Dinte yelled again. “You are a fucking failure,” he said as he pointed his index finger at him. Carlos stared at him as he clenched and unclenched his hands. “I didn’t fail. I just didn’t think that—” Before he could complete his sentence, Dinte slammed his palm hard on the table. “Think what?” Dinte snapped. “You think Ryder won’t be that smart?” He scoffed and ran his hand through his hair. “You know, I never really had any fucking hope in you. From the very first day your useless mother brought you into this world, I knew you were a fucking failure.” Dinte walked up to him and pushed his head backward. “And you just proved it to me,” Dinte said coldly as he turned and walked back to his chair. “Get out.” Carlos turned and walked toward the door. Just as he placed his hand on the handle, Dinte spoke again. “Until you make yourself useful, don’t fucking visit me.” Carlos clenched his fists and walked out without sayin

  • HEIR OF PAIN   Chapter 120

    Kellan opened his eyes slowly and sat up on the bed. A dull ache spread across his body the moment he moved. His ribs hurt and his jaw hurt. Even his head felt heavy. He lifted a hand and touched the side of his face gently, hissing when pain shot through him. Before he could fully process his surroundings, a smell drifted into his nose. It was the smell of food. Kellan frowned. He hadn’t ordered anything. And he was very sure he lived alone. He swung his legs off the bed and stood up, steadying himself for a moment before walking out of the room. As he followed the scent, his confusion only grew. It was coming from the kitchen. Kellan walked down the short hallway and stepped into the kitchen. That was when he saw him. Kyle stood by the counter, wearing an apron like he owned the place. He was busy stirring something on the stove, completely relaxed, as though this was his home and not Kellan’s. Kellan stared. “You are still here?” Kellan asked flatly. Kyle turned s

  • HEIR OF PAIN   Chapter 119

    Arden slowly opened his eyes. He realized that he was no longer at the penthouse but inside a moving car. For a moment, he felt confused. Then he turned his head to the left and saw Ryder driving. Ryder glanced at him briefly before returning his eyes to the road. “You are awake finally,” Ryder said with a small smile. Arden rubbed his eyes and sat up properly. “Are we heading to the mansion?” Ryder nodded. As soon as Arden straightened up, his stomach growled loudly. He froze for a second, clearly embarrassed. Right. He hadn’t eaten since yesterday evening. With everything that had happened, hunger had been the last thing on his mind, but now it was impossible to ignore. Arden raised his head and looked at Ryder, who was focused on driving. Ryder’s expression was calm, but there were faint dark circles under his eyes. Should I tell him? Arden thought. Or wait until we get to the mansion and eat? He bit his lower lip and turned to face the window. Forget it. I’ll e

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