Chapter 177Chloe’s pov. All the staff tried hard not to cry, each of them finding a spot to rest their butt while Lucy wept on my chest. Lucy's face was wet in anguish as she apologized over and over for not being there for me, even though she knew how toxic my family was towards me."Lucy, it's okay," I pet her back, trying to comfort her, "Is Mendy the only sister you have?" Emma's eyes were filled with concern. “No” I shook my head, feeling a deep lump in my throat "I have a brother who used to love me, but suddenly he switched sides and chose Mendy over me." My voice cracked. "What about your mate?” Sarah's asked her mouth agape. “The one who rejected you and chose your sister over you?" her voice laced with disbelief.I took a deep breath, trying to compose myself.“It is not his fault, he was bewitched by Mendy’s sucked attitude but I guess now he is regretting his action” I explained tears welling up my face. “But I'm not ready to forgive him” Bryan’s face turned to thou
Chapter 178 Author’s POV Bryan banged the door tightly, leaving Chlor staring at him in disbelief “Aren’t you going to give me my book?” She proclaimed her voice laced with frustration her hand pressed against her hips. Bryan refused to reply to her, he turned to leave his long strides eating up the distance, Chloe ran behind him, her short legs working harder to keep up the race with Bryan. Chloe tried to stop Bryan but she was too scared to do so, she only walked beside him their footsteps echoed through the passage, a stark constraint on the silence between them. Chloe’s eyes fixed on Bryan her gaze pleading with him but Bryan wasn’t looking at her side. When they got to the open passage that led to the store, Bryan stopped walking and turned to Chloe, his eyes narrowed, his jaw set. "Go join your mate," he said curtly, his voice low and even. Chloe gazed at him trying to calm her angry emotion, her hand was spread out in gesture pointing to the book Bryan was holding
Chapter 179Liam’s POV. I paced back and forth inside my room, my mind swirled with the thought of Chloe, I couldn't seem to get everything straight, the feeling of unease consumed my heart, the urge to ensure she was fine and sound wherever she was. I have been thinking about her throughout the day and I couldn't help but feel the responsibility for her well-being. “I just can't shake off the feeling that she's in danger, I know it's irrational but I can't help” My legs limp beneath my trousers. A knock erupted from the door and I froze for a minute “Who is there?” I asked. I was expecting the person to answer but rather the person opened the door and stepped in without permission. I was about to shout at the person when I realized it was Lia, of course, she's the only one that can do that. She walked inside the room and went to sit down on the bed, her eyes following my every move, her hand folds on her chest. “What are you thinking?” she asked after a long distance of silenc
Chapter 180 Liam” POV I pace around the hall, my mind racing with thoughts of escape. How did Mendy find out about the meeting? And why did I have to hold it at my house? I'm such a fool. My hand rubbed through my hair, trying to calm my racing heart. "Mendy, please, don't start this" I tried to calm her down, but she looked unfazed, my eyes darting around the hall. She stands with her arms crossed on her chest, her eyes flashing with anger. "I ask you a question Liam, Why the hell did you hold a secret meeting?" she demands, her voice rising with frustration. She takes a step closer to me, her eyes rolling fiercely. Luke tries to intervene, his voice calm and soothing. "Mam Mendy, let's talk about this calmly." He said his eyes calm and reassuring but Mendy only glared at him dangerously. "Stay out of this Mr man," she snaps, her eyes never leaving mine. "This is between me and Liam okay?" Now I fully regret holding the meeting here. I should have chosen somewhere far away,
Chapter 181 Author’s pov. As the afternoon wore on, May's had sold a lot of fish, she was the one attending to the Custer since they were all men. She had already sold over $1000 fish, she was giggling from head to toe, the thought of having more sales than Ryan brought her joy. "I can't believe you’ve not sold anything apart from the one you sold in the morning" May exclaimed, with a teased tongue a gesture of ‘I'm good then you’ "What's wrong, are you not charming enough?" she smiled. Ryan rolled his eyes annoyingly "I'm not in the mood to speak with you" he replied merely. Grandma Terry and Grandpa Terry, sitting nearby, chuckled to themselves as they watched the dynamics between the two of them. "Ooh, another customer here,” May snapped simply not interested cause the new customer was a lady and there was a deal between her and Ryan that said, Ryan would attend to the female customer while she would attend to the male customer. Ryan shot May a mock glare before standi
Chapter 182Author’s POV. Ryan gazed wide in shock his eyebrows shooting upward in terror, he scanned the surrounding area with a racing heart. His face mirrored the hysteria expression on May, her eyes enlarged with fear, her lips parted slowly a silent gasp escaping her soul. The bandit surrounded them trailed Them to the middle, Ryan’s face darted from side to side trying hard to read their intention. The rubber’s eyes gleamed with Excitement and greedy. One of the robbers a tall lanky man with a scruffy beard moved closer to Ryan “Hand over your money and everything you have with you” He spoke up his voice was gruff and menacing. His eyes were greedily fixed on the Carton of potato May was carrying. His hand slowly moves to his back resting his hand on the knife in his belt. Ryan’s eyes narrowed trying to read the man’s move he clenched his jaw and stood properly “You want us to give you everything we have?” He asked with a firm but cautious. The gang exchanged glance betwee
Chapter 183 Chloe’s Pov. I remained in the store and quietly sat down while other apprentice went out for lunch, I wasn't in the mood for food, the frustration boiling in me was evident on my face, and Bryan’s refusal to return my book still grated my soul-making my annoyance grow with each passing moment. How could he be so stubborn? Why would he refuse to return my book after the long narration from me? Why would he withhold my book for goodness sake? My mind jugged banging my hand on the table. Or should I sneak into his quarter and steal the book back? Maybe I should wait until he was distracted or create a diversion to draw his attention. But I know isn't possible he is always grumpy blaming me for everything. I sighed heavily, my my mind racing on how I could get the book back, but I knew that would be futile, he would never give me the chance to move closer to him not to talk of stealing the book. Lost in the pool of my through my anger and frustration simmering bel
Chapter 184 Author’s POV. As soon as the stick hit Ryan's head, his white eyeball turned a dangerous red. He glared at May as if she had caused the hit. May shivered in fear, not understanding Ryan's gaze. his was burning with anger, and his jaw was clenched tightly. He turned suddenly back and saw the person who had hit him with the stick it was one of the robbers. Even before Ryan stood up, the robber was already shaking like a leaf. Ryan's face twisted in rage, and he stood up, his movements swift and menacing. Ryan twisted the robber's hand to the back, snatching a loud groan from him. "Please let me go!" the man screamed, his voice trembling with fear. But Ryan wasn't listening. He twisted the hand to his satisfaction, his eyes was blazing with fury, he pushed the man away and the man rolled on the floor, gasping for breath, his face was twisted with in pain. "Are you okay?" May's voice echoed, tears staining her lashes. Her eyes were wide with fear, and her face was pale.