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Chapter 17

Author: Rossy
last update Last Updated: 2024-05-09 00:26:39
YSABELLE

With my heart pounding frantically in my chest, I search the whole area of the building, together with the useless bodyguards, to find Ashley.

She got mad that her nanny wouldn't let her come out and play. I just don't understand how she escaped from the bodyguards.

Not far from the entrance of the building, I saw a tiny kid wearing a strawberry-printed dress with a man.

It's Ashley!

“Ashley! Where have you been–” The color drained from my face as a spasm of fear crossed my whole being. “Ro-Ronan?”

Seeing Ronan together with Ashley, my world shattered.

With big strides, I sprinted to where they were and grabbed Ashley away from Ronan.

“Belle?”

My heart hammered into my chest as I ran away from him, avoiding his confused eyes.

What is he doing here? How did he know I was staying here?

“Belle! I want some answers!”

Our bodyguards rushed behind me to stop Ronan from getting nearer. With this bunch of bodyguards, how could they not guard a four-year-old child? Are the
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