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Reborn from Betrayal, I Cut Every Tie Chapter 9
"Let's be honest. You're all reborn too, aren't you?" I said....The corridor fell into a deathly silence.My parents' expressions froze in disbelief. Catherine took a step back and covered her mouth.I continued, my voice cold, "From the beginning, I never thought about recognizing you or returning to this house. If not for Erik, would you have dragged me back like a stray? In our last life, you despised me, wishing we'd never meet again. Why, in this second chance, can't you let me go? Does chaining me, tormenting me, and letting Erik trample me delight you so much?"Footsteps echoed from the end of the corridor. Erik ran into our standoff, quickly donning his innocent mask. "Guys, what is going on here? Did Lawrence upset you?"Turning to me, he continued, "Apologize, Lawrence, before they punish you."I locked eyes with him, snapping, "Drop the act, Erik! You're reborn too, aren't you?"His fake smile cracked, shock flashing across his face, but he quickly recovered, his v
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"Kid, I've said my piece. The choice is yours," Jordan said. "Follow me, and the road ahead will be full of peril. But I'll make sure you walk it with your spine straight. Stay or leave. Up to you. I'll give you three days to think about it. If you change your mind by then, I won't force you."He strode out of the hall without another look at the Gradys. His steps were resolute, his entourage trailing behind him....In the following days, my parents' attitude shifted in ways I couldn't comprehend.They moved me from the basement to a guest room, spared me from chores, and no longer treated me like a servant.The meals brought to me were suddenly lavish. They even arranged for a family doctor to examine my health.I didn't understand their sudden change, but I had no interest in their superficial kindness. My resolve to leave was unshaken.On the third evening, as I quietly packed my things, planning to leave early the next morning, a knock came at the door.I opened it with a
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Jordan's gaze swept over Catherine like a hawk locking onto its prey. His voice wasn't loud, yet it echoed through the hall."Take back my words?" he snorted. "Even Ambrose, the mighty president of Grady Group, wouldn't dare make that demand. Who are you to try?"...His words struck Catherine like an invisible slap, draining her face of color. Her lips trembled, unable to form a response, and she shrank back.Erik stepped forward, wearing an expression of wounded innocence. He tugged at my parents' arms, his voice quivering with feigned guilt. "It's all my fault. I must have upset Lawrence, making him feel neglected. That's why he is acting out."The rims of his eyes reddened, teardrops glimmering on his lashes. "Lawrence, I know you envy their love for me, but I'm their son. They kindly took you in and sheltered you. Isn't that enough? Do you want them to treat you as their own and me to give up everything?"His manipulative words reignited my parents' anger. They compared his
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...Jordan gave a faint smile, unperturbed by my parents' displeasure.He turned to an aide and ordered, "Get the boy clean clothes and treat his wounds.""Yes, sir!" The aide saluted crisply and carefully helped me up.The banquet hall buzzed with murmurs."Did I hear right? General Lynch is taking that boy?""To his elite unit? That's a rare opportunity only for the elite.""General Lynch is known for his rigor. Why pick a scrawny, battered kid?""Probably a whim. That boy is skin and bones. How will he survive military training? Even adults break there."The words stung, but they sharpened my resolve. This was my one chance, and I would seize it.Ambrose stepped forward, blocking the aide with a forced smile."General Lynch, we're grateful for your kindness, but this boy..." he paused, pointing at me. "He is frail, just a stray we took from the orphanage. He is weak and lazy, unable to handle your training. We provide for him and only let him do chores. If anything goes w
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Ambrose frowned at the sight of the bloody welts on my back, and I hoped for a flicker of concern.Instead, he snapped, "Didn't I say to keep him out of sight? Why is he at the entrance? Hood him. What a disgrace!"I gave a hollow laugh. They cared only that my Grady-like features might shame them.Seeing me pale and on the verge of collapse, Flavia waved at a servant. "Take him away and feed him. If he dies here, people will talk."The servants dragged me to the backyard, forced me to kneel, and tossed a rusty basin of rancid leftovers. Starved, I reached for it, pride cast aside."Hold it!" a servant barked, stomping on my hand. "Young Master says you're the guard dog. Eat like one on the ground."Laughter erupted around me. I closed my eyes, swallowed my humiliation, and licked the sour, spoiled food from the basin, tears mixing with the filth as I choked it down.With some strength restored, I crept along the wall toward the back gate, searching for an escape, but guards blo
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Erik pleaded, "We grew up together. He's my only friend here. I can't watch him die. Why not adopt him instead?"My parents softened. Ambrose said, "Erik, you're truly our child. Kindness runs in your blood."Casting a scornful glance at me, he continued, "For Erik's sake, I'll spare you this time."He waved a hand, and the bodyguards hauled my battered body upright. "We need a guard dog at home. Take him."Panic surged through me. I'd fought to escape this hell. There was no way I'd return to it."No, I'm not going with you!" I screamed. "Kill me!"But my protests were futile. A fist knocked me unconscious, and they stuffed me into the trunk....I woke up in a damp, shadowy basement. The iron door was locked, the lone window boarded shut.Erik's compassion was a shame, and my fears were confirmed when he ordered me to climb a ladder to fetch an antique vase from a high shelf.As I stretched for it, he shook the ladder violently. I crashed down, the vase shattering. The shar
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