Chapter 37

Travis shot a look at Aidan, which the latter ignored - Charlotte gasped as she chided, “Aidan, how could you say something so dismissive? You grew up with Ellie, for goodness’ sake - how could you just talk about her so casually as though you’re not the slightest bit concerned about her well-being?” “I didn’t say that I wouldn’t let her go with you,” Aidan retorted as he strolled over to Eliana’s bedside - he then looked at her indifferently and nonchalantly as he continued, “You heard my aunt - she says that she wants to take you away. Do you wish to go with her?” Eliana frowned - even though it seemed as though Aidan was giving her a choice, the former knew deep down that the latter was actually subtly threatening her...silently daring her to go...silently warning about what would happen to her father and brother should she choose to turn her back against him… As expected, Eliana didn’t dare to take up Charlotte’s offer in fear of what would happen to her family should she do so - a