Chapter 14 Runs Far and Stays Hidden From Those Who Hurt Her

Samuel? What was he doing here? The man before her was seething with rage. His appearance was like a cold serpent, tightly coiling around Kaia. Kaia's face twisted in terror as she struggled desperately. But Samuel's grip was unrelenting—he gripped her firmly and refused to let go. His face was deathly pale, his teeth clenched like a vengeful demon. "Where the hell do you think you're going at this hour?" Kaia ignored his words, her mind consumed by the urge to escape. "Let me go!" Samuel, who was now like a beast unleashed, ignored her thrashing and dragged her back from the ticket gate. Her shoes scraped against the ground, leaving long, desperate marks. Her bag tumbled open, its contents scattering across the floor. The difference in their strength was stark—no matter how hard she fought, she couldn't break free. She felt like a fragile leaf, swept up by an overwhelming force, completely powerless to resist. No. She couldn't go back. If the Larsons pushed her toward Ca