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Chapter 14
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The Secrets He Keeps Chapter 14
Five days later, Daniel accompanied me back to Apolea City. Meanwhile, Naomi would be sending Janice back to her home, which was located in Brumon City.First, Daniel took me to the local police station in Apolea City. After that, we went back to my house under the accompaniment of the local police. They ended up taking my father away for investigative purposes.My mom was shocked at first. When she heard me recounting the incident I had gone through with reddened eyes, her eyes turned red as well."Oh god… Thank goodness you're back, Roxy! Otherwise, I don't think I'll be able to continue living in this world without you! I can't believe that Parson bastard broke up with that poor woman in this way back then! What a monster! I'm going to file for a divorce with him right away!"Only then did my mom tell me about the incident she had kept a secret for more than 20 years.Back then, she had found out about my dad cheating on her with another woman when she was pregnant with me. In
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That night, I sat on the bench outside the police station and waited for Naomi there after the police had taken my statement. Naomi was worried about me, so she was adamant about spending the night with me in the hotel.Daniel plopped down on the spot next to me. "Don't… Don't be scared. And uh, don't be sad."It took me a moment longer than necessary to tilt my head and look at him. A few moments later, I finally replied softly, "Yeah. I'm not scared anymore. I feel very safe with you guys around. I'm not sad as well."When I saw the look of disbelief on Daniel's face, I forced a smile. "Trust me, I'm done feeling disappointed and sad about Anthony's actions over a year ago. My love for him has already dissipated over the number of times his façade crumbled in front of me."Honestly speaking, I'm thankful to Blake. If it wasn't for him pestering and convincing me for so long, I might not have found out about Anthony's true colors. Perhaps I might've gotten sold off to another ma
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At that moment, the door was busted down with a loud bang. The man mumbled while pinning me down, "Get out, Ant. I'm fine now. Y'all can come in once I'm done with this bitch. Don't worry, I'll definitely pay you…"I just turned to look at the doorway numbly. The moment I saw the people outside, I began tearing up immediately.Blake and the others were finally here!A policeman kicked the middle-aged man off me instantly before helping me up. "Everything's alright now. Don't be scared. We're here now."After going through intense fear, all I could do now was break down emotionally. I couldn't hold my emotions back anymore as I dove into the officer's arms while wailing at the top of my lungs.He seemed to be startled at first. Then, he patted me on the back awkwardly. "There, there…"I refused to listen to what he had to say. The immense relief I felt after surviving such an ordeal made me firmly believe that I could trust this officer with my life and that I felt safe in his a
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I dug out my phone in a fit of frustration. By then, 29 minutes had already passed.Why weren't Blake and his people here yet?Perhaps those memories and the narration were aggravating to Anthony, for he began slamming the door forcefully."Open up, Roxanne! If you don't, I'll bust this door down!"I gulped nervously in return. "Based on your logic, are you saying that we're siblings who share the same father?""As if! I don't want to be siblings with a phony like you! Roxanne, hurry up and open the goddamn door! Stop distracting me with bullshit like this!"I exclaimed loudly, "No wonder you refused to even kiss me throughout our three-year relationship! At one point, I thought you were gay!""I knew it, Roxanne! You're just as filthy as the rest of them! Are you that desperate to feel a man's touch? What do you think about the man that I just found for you, huh?"Anthony's voice became so shrill that his voice was all warped. At the same time, the sounds coming from the door
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I gripped the brick tightly as I cleared my throat. "Anthony Hawthorne, I have no idea if you're telling the truth. Even if you are, this shouldn't be a valid reason behind your decision to hurt me.""Haven't you heard of 'every debt has its debtor'? As your father's daughter, you're obligated to pay the debt with your suffering!" Anthony retorted.I mocked back with a smile, "Going by that logic, are you saying that Janice's father harmed you too?""You know Janice? No wonder I had a feeling that something was off with you! Hah! But that doesn't matter anymore! Janice deserves it!"I scuffed my feet against the floor subconsciously. "Oh? How did she deserve it, then? She's most likely just a poor soul who happened to have met you!""She killed my beloved Lily! I told her that I didn’t have feelings for her and that I was in love with someone else! But that vile woman actually killed my Lily! "Since she craves for the touch of a man that much, I'll find her a man! She'll spend t
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Two minutes of silence later, Anthony said in a low tone, "Roxy, just come out, and I'll tell you everything. I have my own reasons for doing that to you."I just shook my head while crying. "I don't trust you anymore! Anthony, just tell me the truth! If your reasons are valid, I'll still forgive you!"Honestly speaking, I didn't even trust myself for saying that.But Anthony seemed to believe me. Well, maybe he was also confident that I could never escape from this place.He seemed to be leaning against the door. His tone was now laid-back. "Sure, I can tell you the truth. You can't escape anyway. "Roxanne, you're far too vigilant for your own good. I wanted to give you to that man once the holidays were over, but your conflict with Fiona last night made me uneasy. The expression you showed at my uncle's place was also quite odd. Otherwise, you could've spent a few more days in peace and luxury."Mrs. Hawthorne must have tried to stop Anthony from speaking, for I heard him chuc
