Chapter 93

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They were 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 playing 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 to come 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 Logan and Zoe truly loved Aria .
Aria couldn’t understand what made him so convinced . She let out a soft , mocking laugh . “ 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 balance , only to meet a pair of eyes blazing with fury .
The girl glared at them , her voice sharp and cutting . “ Gathering evidence is love ? Cleaning her room is love ? Wow , the Saxon family’s love is so cheap ! ”
Her sudden appearance caught everyone off guard
She was 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 , glaring at them like they were the villains 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 your business ) Her sharp , furious shout cut through the air , silencing t
the in
Aria glanced down in surprise ,
irritation simmering in her chest vanishing in an instant .
Nathan on thes
e spot .
Zoe frowned , her eyes landing 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 scoffed at their hollow display of concem . Without hesitation , she grabbed Arts’s wrist and tugged her away , Cutting through the oppresse Saxon family members like a blade .
Caleb , carrying the suitcase , followed them without hesitation .
Zoe made a move to chase after them , but Logan stopped her . “ Aria’s holding a grudge against os right now . She doesn’t want to come back . Do At least she’s still willing to accept Caleb ,”
Zoe couldn’t hold it 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 place . “ if it had been some random stranger instead of Lily standing up way ? Probably not
As clarity returned to his mind , Nathan felt a pang of regret for the things he’d said to Aria carlier .
for Aria today , would I still feel this
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