When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

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Chapter 171 Chapter 171 Geneva shook her head with conviction, "No, this involves my parents. I have to step in." "Mellie, wasn't it him who matched successfully and then threatened my dad? Is that what happened?" "I saw the news, claiming there were issues with your family's books, but those accounts were managed by my dad..." She didn't finish her sentence, but we both understood the stakes involved.

Smatters seem tangled at first, but as soon as you unravel a thread, the whole web becomes clear.

Galen was always cautious. It was unlike him to leave such a glaring error.

The sudden betrayal, after years of close family ties, indicated a significant upheaval.

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Lying dejectedly on the hospital bed, Geneva spoke again.

"Mellie, all these years, I've resented you the most. Thinking of you living it up, while I had to rely on charity, it madebitter. I resented you too, for never reaching out in Aurorea. I had no friends, and arranging my mom's affairs was incredibly tough. Alone in Aurorea, I didn't know whether to go back home. Then, they falsely accusedof theft..." Tears fell silently as she recounted the past, a painful chapter in her life.

I silently wiped away her tears, unsure how to offer comfort.

Perhaps our shared hardships made us understand each other better, knowing that such wounds only heal when you find your way out on your own. "Talbot matched but then backed out, leaving us stranded abroad, wanting my mom to die far from home." "My dad was under his thumb, and he ruined your family. He's scum!" Geneva sat up, fists clenched with fury.

I quickly embraced her, stroking her hair to calm her. "Geneva, what goes around comes around. He'll get what's coming to him." "And when will that be? Does everyone have to die before he faces retribution?" Geneva trembled with resentment, her voice thick with grievance.

I soothed her, reassuring her that Talbot would face justice, which slowly calmed her down.

The door swung open, and Lisa's sarcastic voice filled the room.

"Oh, what do we have here? A display of sisterly affection? Neglecting your own husband?" She closed the door and kicked a fruit basket aside.

"Stingy, only bringing apples and pears. Couldn't even spring for cherries?" "Why is he here? To spy?" Lisa sat on the bed, handing Geneva a wipe with disdain.

"So, you two cleared the air?" I nodded, and she turned to Geneva.

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"Your family's isn't my concern. We're on the sside here." "Alright, my dad sentto replace you, probably worried Geneva might spill you better head out, Clyde's getting discharged." After giving Geneva a few more words of advice, I left the room.

Clyde had already completed his discharge formalities, be with Talbot still trying to persuade him. "A hotel is no match for home. If you're unhappy with anything, I. can chelt. You should cbet home. It's not safe out there.

"It certainly isn't safe." Clyde snorted disdainfully, looking down on Talbot.

"Mr. Crawford, thought we were keeping things clear between us didn't expect you to be pulling any expect you hidden moves. We won't take on a project with issues. Maybe we should put our collaboration on hole." r collab osta нест He looked up to seeat the door and walked out.

"You didn't even know how to care for your injured husband. What's the use of you!" X

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