A FRACTURED BOND
Author: Chi writes
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CHAPTER 60

As Bella and Woody sped away from the hospital, the tension between them and Bella's father lingered in the air. Bella couldn't shake off the weight of her father's words, and the reality of being disowned settled heavily on her shoulders. She knew what her father was capable of doing especially when he was angry. Allen Moore had been the anchor between the father and daughter but now that she was struggling for her life, there is no telling what Bella's father would do to her.

"I can't believe he said those things," Bella muttered, wiping away a fresh set of tears. "I just wanted to be there for Mom, and now... he's pushing me away."

Woody glanced at her friend sympathetically. "Bella, your dad is going through a lot too. People say things in the heat of the moment. Give him time, and he might come around. Besides, I haven't seen him change your name yet to god knows what he will change it to." Wood said with a smile.

"I don't know, Woody. It's like he's determined to cast
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