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Author: Sharon Smallwood
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-02-18 16:33:46

Nelly's POV

I was already standing outside when I saw Keiran’s father step out of the house, his expression unreadable as he made his way toward his car. His movements were slow and deliberate, like a man who had just made a tough decision but felt no remorse about it.

I glanced toward the front door, expecting Keiran to come storming out any second, but he didn’t. That was when I knew.

House arrest.

A smirk curled on my lips. Not the first time. His father had done this before, locking him inside like a caged beast when he deemed Keiran had gone too far. And judging by the way he walked out with that composed, almost smug look, Keiran must have royally pissed him off this time.

I made my way into the house, stepping over shards of broken glass and the remains of what was probably an expensive vase. The maids were huddled at the far end of the living room, their faces pale with worry, their eyes darting between Keiran and the mess he had created.

Keiran stood in the center of the d
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