Chapter 402
Chapter 402
“Uncle Roman p>
We all turned just in time to see Emily barreling out of the house, tiny legs moving at full speed. Her hair bounced wildly as she launched herself at Roman,
Roman laughed, scooping her up effortlessly and spinning her in the air. “There’s
favorite little girl p>
Emily squealed with delight, her giggles bright and infectious.
“If you keep doing that,” Alyssa called, stepping out onto the porch behind her, “she’s going
Roman chuckled, setting Emily down carefully before pulling Alyssa into a hug.
to
throw
up her breakfas
She kissed his cheek. “Congratulations on the baby,” she whispered. “I can’t wait to meet her p>
Roman pulled back, smirking. “Her p>
“Of course it’s a girl.” Alyssa arched a brow. “What? You think it’s going to be a boy? ”
He laughed. “I think it’s going to be a beautiful, healthy baby p>
I snorted.
Alyssa slapped his arm lightly. “Very clever,” she said dryly.
I stepped between them, pulling Alyssa into a hug. “I just told Mom p>
Her eyes widened. “Already? I thought you didn’t want her to know yet p>
“It’s fine,” I said. “I actually feel lighter p>
“Are you crying?” Uncle Jace’s voice cut in.
I stiffened.
Mom wiped her eyes quickly. “No. Something got in my eye. ”
I turned slowly.
I hadn’t seen Jace since the truth came out. Since I learned that the man I’d called uncle my entire life was my biological father. The man whose blood ran through my veins.
Standing here now, he felt like a stranger. I felt like I was looking at someone I didn’t know.
He smiled when he saw me,
his face lighting up like nothing had changed. Like my world hadn’t cracked open because of him.
“Sav,” he said warmly, stepping forward with open arms. “How are you? ”
My body moved before my mind could stop it. I stepped back–straight into Roman’s chest. “I’m fine,” I said coolly. “Uncle Jace. ”
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Chapter 402
The emphasis was deliberate. Uncle.
you back in New Hope, Roman p>
His smile faltered. Just for a second. Then he forced it back
have
into place. “That’s… fantastic.” he said,
clearing
Roman shook
his hand firmly. “Good to be back.
sir p>
We
all heard the sound
of a
vehicle driving in. And instantly
Mom frowned, glancing
down the driveway. “There’s bus
pulling in.
Who’s
that p>
his throat.
The
nir
changed. Tightened.
Everyone watched.
Roman exhaled sharply. “About fucking time p>
Alyssa looked
between us, confused. “Did you bring people p>
“I did p>
Roman said.
The bus
doors
opened. And the
men stepped
down first.
Controlled. Efficient.
Then
they pulled
somed
eone else
out
first.
My
heart started
pounding.
Alyssa squinted. “Wait… is that-” She screamed p>
“Oh
my God.
Is that
Chloe p>
Silence crashed
down like a
bomb.
“ Yes, ” I said
quietly. “We
thought it
was
time to bring her
home. Alongside another surprise.
Chloe
posture still infuriatingly composed. Thinner stepped forward, wrists bound, her
until it found mine. onto mine. Her gaze lifted slowly
than
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And she smiled.
Alyssa staggered back, her face draining of color. “No,” she whispered.
Chloe tilted her head,
curve to her that familiar cruel cu
lips. “Miss
Sme p>
Emily
clutched Alyssa’s leg, confused and frightened.
Then they pulled Paula out from the bus next. And
uncle Jace gasped.
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Roman stepped forward, his
presence commanding. “This ends today, ” he said coldly.
And for the first time since Chloe disappeared, I realized this wasn’t
just about bringing
her
back.
was
It about finally
burning the lie to the ground.
His gaze
flicked
Harder.
Her eyes
lifted
slowly until they locked
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