A FAMILY THAT PREYS
Author: Chi writes
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CHAPTER 48

Bella sat still throughout the rest of the ride. His mean and cold words got her feeling down. She could not believe that he would say that all he felt for her was pity and not love.

“The weather is too cold and I feel winter is coming,” Jayden said, trying to get her out of her deep thoughts.

“Yeah,” Bella mumbled, her thoughts drifting away to her family.

“We have driven for well over one hour. Do you think you feel better now?” His voice was deep and emotionless.

Bella sniffed. She was not okay, but she could not dare say that.

“I feel a lot better now,” she lied. He was becoming uncomfortable around her again, as he used to be and she was not sure her mind was ready for that.

“I am gonna take you back home then. Who is gonna be at home?” He asked not because he cared but because he was curious.

“I am sure my father is not home, he would be with mum at the hospital. The maids are not on duty, maybe the drivers and the cooks.”

“Then, I should get you home,” he replied sha
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