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CHAPTER 20 — Cornered

Author: Chloee Ariadne
last update Last Updated: 2025-10-17 08:55:32

~ ISLA ~

Another day, another morning filled with work. I finally managed to breathe when it was already lunchtime. Riley had called earlier, saying she’d be waiting at a nearby restaurant so we could have lunch together.

I was already walking out of the office when I received a call from the last person I wanted to talk to.

The moment I pressed the answer button, my father’s clipped voice came through.

“You unfilial child! Why do you keep ignoring my calls?” he scolded.

“I’m not idle at work. Should I really prioritize your unimportant calls over my patients?” I shot back in a mocking tone.

His anger flared at my retort. “Enough of this nonsense. End that damned agreement with the Montgomerys and come home at once—or your grandmother will be gone for good!”

The line went dead before I could even breathe a reply.

I stared at my phone, my grip tightening until my knuckles turned white. My grandmother—my only comfort in this world—was now his weapon again.

Once, they forced me into this
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