My Contract Husband is my Enemy, Mummy! Daddy wants you back

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been shown around the mansion earlier, she could now navigate it without need

d she stepped outside. Tears streamed down her f

that she could push through the pain and f

near them? How could she fulfill the responsibilities of being th

ch of them behaving strangely, w

making it hard to breathe. But even if she wanted to escape, she couldn't. The co

t on it, her thoughts spiraling as she swayed gently. Her mind replayed the events that had led her

ly noticed the sound of footst

're

urned to face the intruder. It was Laine, her sister-in-

managed, her

e to stand for me. Sit back down. We share

esitantly and

oftening as she noticed Chloe's red,

loe lied, avoi

ad. "It looks like

weak smile. "Something got in my eye

turning knowing. "This family c

but finally no

warm but with a hint of amusement.

urmured, her voice b

ake everything people say to heart. In this family, words are

faint glimmer of hope

you think. And if you need anything, anything a

id again, her voice m

ed away, she glanced over her shoulder. "Remember, Ch

. For the first time in days, she felt a faint sense of comfort, as if ma

where Laine had disappeared. Her words echoed in her m

se filled with so much coldness and secrecy? She wasn't sure,

chill in the air mirrored the unease in her heart, but she knew she couldn't stay outside fore

e floors amplifying every soft step she took. Chloe paused near the staircase, hearing v

ng as ever. Across from him sat Aaron, a smirk playing on his lips, and Verona, who whispered somethin

elcome at that table, and even if she was, she

pping now

standing behind her. His sudden appearance mad

e stammered, her

. "If you have something to say, say it. Otherw

something, anything, to defend herself, but the words wouldn'

p apologizing for ever

words cutting deep. She turned to

ai

her back st

said, his tone softer now. "This house... this family

eyes for a brief moment before no

heading into the dining room. Chloe watched him go, her emotions swi

. As she lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling, she couldn't stop thinking about

e it, h

to survive here, she couldn't keep running. She would stand her ground, even if

ded, would be diff