bThey /bwere perfectly fine without her. Her two years with the Cole family proved that.

But they wouldn’t even dare to imagine how their lives would turn out without SilvdA

Zoe felt unea, her eyes widening slightly as she instinctively let go of Aria’s hand.

Ana firmly said, “You’re only tied to me by blood, weighed down by guilt, and trying to make up for it

“If you could choose, you wouldn’t want a cold and distant daughter like me. You don’t love me..

“And I don’t love you either. I’m done ying along with this fake family act

Aria turned to trave, but Nathan rushed forward in a few quick steps, blocking her path. His voice was filled with frustration. “Aris, you can choose not toe back, but you can’t deny how much Mom and Dad love you.

“Even when Dad’s buried in work, he still keeps an eye on the Cole and Gibson families, secretly gathering information and evidence. Even if Caleb didn’t step up to defend you, Dad would’ve done it himself.

“Mom, who never used to do any chores, now cleans your room every single day and won’t let anyone else enter it. She used to love her beauty sleep, but now she’s up all night worrying about you, trying everything she can to earn your forgiveness and make things right

“You think they don’t love you? That’s because you’re so self–centered that you ignore the care they’ve shown you!”

Nathan was furious at how easily she dismissed their family, walking away without a second thought about the pain she was causing those who loved

her.

Just like before, Nathan firmly believed bLogan /band Zoe truly loved Aria.

Aria couldn’t understand what made him so convinced. She let out a soft, mocking bugh/b. “Oh, so that’s what love looks like? Wow, their love must be truly extraordinary.”

Nathan, provoked by her sarcastic tone, took a deep breath, ready to fire back.

“That’s nonsense!” Out of nowhere, a figure darted in and showed him hard, sending him stumbling backward.

Nathan staggered a few steps before regaining his bnce, only to meet a pair of eyes zing with fury.

The girl red at them, her voice sharp and cutting. “Gathering evidence is love? Cleaning her room is love? Wow, the Saxon family’s love is so cheapb!/b”

Her sudden appearance caught everyone off guard

bShe /bwas petite, dressed in a blue–and–white school uniform that made her look even thinner. Her hair was slightly yellowed, hinting at poor nutrition.

But this frail looking girl, who seemed like she’d disappear in a crowd, stood her ground in front of Aria, ring at them like they were the viins in her

story.

“Who are you to meddle in the Saxon family’s business?” Nathan’s face darkened, his gaze icy

“Why should I tell you? it’s none of byour /bbusiness) Her sharp, furious shout cut through the air, silencing t

the in

Aria nced down in surprise,

irritation simmering in her chest vanishing in an instant.

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Zoe frowned, her beyes /bnding on the girl’s school uniform. “You’re from Larkridge High School, aren’t you?”

“Yeah, so what?” Lily shot back, her tone dripping with defiance.

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Lity bscoffed /bat their hollow disy of concem. Without hesitation, she grabbed Arts’s wrist and tugged her away, Cutting through the oppresse Saxon family members like a de.

Caleb, carrying the suitcase, followed them without hesitation.

Zoe made a move to chase after them, but Logan bstopped /bbher/b. “Aria’s holding a grudge against os right now. She doesn’t want toe back. Do At least bshe’s /bstill willing to ept Caleb,”

Zoe couldn’t bhold /bit in anymore; tears rolled down her cheeks.

They hadn’t just failed to bring Aria back–they’d lost Caleb too.

Gloria’s expression darkened, her gaze heavy, “What kind of riffaff is she hanging out with now?”

Heru

words snapped Nathan out of his daze. He turned to her, his expression unreadable

He wondered, “Aunt Gloria hasn’t even interacted with Lily. How could she judge her so harshly?‘

A sudden thought struck him, freezing him in ce. “if it had been some random stranger instead of Lily standing bup /bway? Probably not

As rity returned to his mind, Nathan felt ba /bpang of regret for the things he’d said to Aria carlier.

for Aria today, would I still feel this

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