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Sister’s war

Author: Moonchild
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-07 15:13:11

Kelly

I barely had time to react before Kate stepped into my path, her face twisted in frustration. I had just walked out of the café, Adrian beside me, when she appeared out of nowhere, blocking my way.

“Where is he?” she demanded.

I sighed, already exhausted. “Move, Kate.”

“Not until you tell me where Dad is,” she snapped. “Where are you keeping him?”

I scoffed, shaking my head. “Keeping him? Like he’s some kind of hostage?”

“You know exactly what I mean,” she bit out. “You moved him. I went to the hospital, and they said he wasn’t there anymore.”

I crossed my arms. “And that’s suddenly my problem?”

Kate’s eyes narrowed. “Don’t piss me off, Kelly.”

“Don’t do what?” I challenged her. “Take care of the man you conveniently forgot about? The man you refused to help when he needed you the most?”

She flinched, but her pride wouldn’t let her back down.

“I had my reasons.”

“Right.” I let out a bitter laugh. “You always have your reasons, don’t you, Kate? You had your
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