Chapter 20

Peace Offering

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Leila heaved a deep sigh as she walked towards her kitchen.

After what happened, she decided to go back to her old house. It might be a bad decision to make, but she was truly hurt by Hunter’s words.

However, the mere fact that she saw the broken glasses, windows, and other things inside her house made her shake in fear. But she didn’t want to be a burden – more of one to him – so she must go back.

So, she told Myrtle about going back to her grandparents’ house. She was hesitant at first, but Hector agreed with her decision – more...