Chapter 54

Eliana was speechless - she could do nothing but gape at her father in utter shock and disbelief. Richard felt his heartache as he stroked his daughter’s delicate face - he couldn’t help but resent himself for being unable to do anything whilst his daughter was subjected to brutal torture and tremendous suffering under the Nelson Family. “Promise me, Ellie - you must take Eddie with you. I’ll be contented so long as I know that the two of you are safe and sound…” Richard murmured. Eliana shook her head vigorously, holding her tears back as she hugged her father as though he was her lifeline, “No, no, I can’t do that,” she sobbed, “I refuse to leave you behind…” “Ellie...we both know that we’re no match for the Nelson Family,” Richard sighed defeatedly, “You still had some power when Aidan was on your side, but...he hates us now. Ellie, I want you to live a good life - that’s why I want you to leave. You’ll only suffer here. Do you understand where I’m coming from?” Eliana closed her ey