or your own good! You're twenty-eight and you've never had a girlfriend-never
tark bloodstains on the bedsheets
s best friend, blinked in
simply didn't like them. Justin had sent someone to his room last night, but it hadn't been a
e, I
otage from last night," Dave ordered, his voice like ice. "Find this woman, even if you have to tear the city apart. And by the w
en wave of pity washed over him for the mystery woman. Everyone knew Dave was ruthless; whether she lived or died would
g loop in her mind. Fury boiled in her veins, her fists clenched so tightly that her nails dug half-moons into her palms. No, s
lly composed expression, as if it were just another ordinary morning. The second she
was told you didn't return to your dorm," he demande
ng as she rubbed his arm to soothe his temper. She then turned to Bianca, her eyes swimming with manufactured sympathy. "Bianca, sweetheart, don't be upset by your father's anger. We're just worried a
th Haris the night before, the "worried parent" act might have actually worked. But now, Bianca was clear
u're still acting like a child! It seems I've spoiled you
! Just as the stick was about to strike her, Bia
ing cards with some friends last night and lost track of time.
on everything, a habit that had severely fractured their relationship over the ye
ca had zero proof of her stepmother's scheming. If she told her father everything, he would instantly beli
ou do," Bianca continued, her voice trembling just enough. "You know m
or years, he had always been a caring father. Hearing his daughter's genuine-sounding apology instantly softened his heart. He put a
o the plan. Pushing down her resentment, she forced a bright, relieved smile. "See? It was j
s remained ice-cold. "Oh, Bianca, your father has something to
thought about it, and Stacey is right. I shouldn't force you into a marriage you don't want, or stop you from marrying some
y why he had opposed their relationship. Long before Bianca had even met Haris, Peter had already picked out a suitable husband for her: Isaac Ford, the youngest son of the prom
a heavy sigh. "I could never forgive myself if I forced you to marry a man like that. As long as Haris treats you we
t?" Bianca echoed,
celebrate both occasions at once, and the family will be happy for you. You're not getting an
hat had happened. Stacey must have been whisper
was definitely not a good sign-especially after the betray
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