Chapter 43\u00a0<\/p>\n
Bethany hugged her knees and curled up in the corner. Her voice was already hoarse from screaming, yet no one came to open the door.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Since the attic had no windows, the musty stench of rotting wood seeped into her nose.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Through the gaps in the planks, a few threads of moonlight filtered in. She knew that night had fallen.\u00a0<\/p>\n
More than ten years ago, Bethany had been locked up like this once before. She was seven then and spending her summer at Diana\u2019s place.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It had been only a year since she lost Jack, and she clung desperately to Diana, craving even a scrap of familial affection.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Diana had just married Gary back then and had not yet secured her position as his wife. She had neither the time nor the heart to care about Bethany.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Back then, Bethany was just Ella\u2019s playmate.\u00a0<\/p>\n
That year, five\u2013year\u2013old Ella had tricked her into this very attic, saying that she needed help fetching a toy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Bethany never imagined that she would be locked inside for an entire night by a child two years younger than her. She had cried until her throat gave out. In the end, it was Noah who carried her out of the attic.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Bethany would always remember Noah from that day. She never expected that the boy she had admired for years would eventually become her boyfriend.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Too bad it had all been nothing more than a dream.\u00a0<\/p>\n
That incident left her with severe claustrophobia. Being in any narrow, dark space quickened her breathing, leaving her feeling suffocated.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She dug her nails into her palm and forced herself to stay calm.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBethany, you\u2019re not seven anymore. Calm down. It\u2019s just dark. There\u2019s nothing to be afraid of,\u201d she murmured to herself, trying to keep herself together.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After her date, Ella returned home. Noah walked her to the door.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNoah, dinner was really good tonight. Thank you,\u201d she said sweetly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Noah ruffled her hair. \u201cAlright. Go on in.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ella felt reluctant to part but happy inside. However, when she got home, she noticed that her parents looked oddly displeased. \u201cMom, what\u2019s wrong?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Diana forced a smile. \u201cNothing. Did you have fun on your date?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ella was still basking in happiness. \u201cWe had a great dinner, and we even watched a movie.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Normally, Diana would have asked for details, like the movie\u2019s genre, but she showed little interest that day.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ella felt slightly annoyed but said nothing and went straight to her room. The moment she turned on the light, Leo raised his brows at her, smirking. \u201cElla, that woman came earlier.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWho?\u201d Ella asked, taking off her watch.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBethany.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leo never viewed Bethany as a sister. He didn\u2019t acknowledge having any poor relatives. The only sister in his mind was Ella.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After all, they shared the same surname.\u00a0<\/p>\n
X CLOSE\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 43\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Ella narrowed her eyes. \u201cWhy did she come here?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWho knows? Dad even scolded me because of her. I was annoyed, so I went upstairs. Later, they seemned to argue downstairs. I followed her and saw her go into the attic.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ella\u2019s eyes lit up. \u201cYou locked her in the attic?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leo chuckled before he said, \u201cYou taught me that. We used to mess with the maids like this all the time. Bethany\u2019s just another maid in our house anyway.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ella smiled faintly. Hearing that eased her anger. She still remembered the slap from last time. She said, \u201cAlright. Don\u2019t tell\u00a0<\/p>\n
anyone.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leo was stunned for a second. \u201cAre we not letting her out tomorrow?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDoes she know that it was you?\u201d Ella asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cProbably not,\u201d Leo replied.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ella smiled brightly. \u201cWell, then, why should you worry about her? Remember, this has nothing to do with you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
As for whether Bethany could get out alive, that would depend on her fate.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leo was only 20 and felt a twinge of fear. \u201cWhat if Mom finds out?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAs long as you don\u2019t say anything, no one will know. Alright. I\u2019m going to remove my makeup. I\u2019ll pretend I never heard this.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
No one was more ruthless than Ella, who looked so pure and harmless on the surface.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After finishing his work, Silas rubbed his brow and asked, \u201cAre there any flights tonight?\u201d Ralph froze. \u201cMr. Brennan, are you planning on returning tonight? There\u2019s a flight at 11:30 pm, but isn\u2019t that too late?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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