Chapter 3
That night, Mara mysteriously disappeared.[]
Kieran burst into my room in the middle of the night, eyes blazing as he grabbed my throat. “Where’s Mara? What did you do with her?“]
“I already agreed to marry you–why are you still going after her?“]
“She’s scared of the dark. How’s she supposed to handle being alone at night without me?“]
I was startled but quickly got my bearings.]
“Are you insane? Mara’s disappearance has nothing to do with me!“]]
Kieran’s face was dark with fury, his eyes bloodshot. “Who else could it be?“]
“You’re jealous that Mara and I are close. You’re scared I’ll back out, so you had someone kidnap her, didn’t you?“[]
“Please, just bring her back. Mara’s injuries haven’t healed yet. Once we get married, I’ll send her away!“]
I shoved his hands away and said coldly, “Kieran, I didn’t choose you. You can be with whoever you want–that’s your
business!”
“Mara’s disappearance has absolutely nothing to do with me, whether you believe it or
“If you keep acting crazy in my room in the middle of the night, I’m telling Dad!“]
Sure enough, that threat worked.[]
Kieran didn’t dare make another move and left immediately.[]
He seemed terrified something might happen to Mara.[]
not!”
The next morning, Kieran returned carrying Mara in his arms. She clung to him looking disheveled, as if she’d been through hell that night.]
His face was grim as he walked straight up to me. “Riley, if you’ve got beef with me, take it out on me, okay? Why do you keep messing with Mara?”
“If you keep this up, I definitely won’t marry you!“[]
With that, he carried Mara away without looking back.]
I watched him go with a cold smile. In my past life, I’d actually died for this idiot, What a waste.[]
That evening, Mara came to my room on her own.[]
She looked at me with pure resentment and asked, “You were reborn too, weren’t you?“]
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Under the lamplight. Mara’s face twisted with jealousy, her eyes filled with venom.[]
“Why do all the good things happen to you?“]
Her chest heaved violently, as if she’d been holding in lifetimes of bitterness and rage.
“You’re the golden child, the Cortez family princess. You were born with everything–power, wealth, influence.“]
“And me? I’m just the housekeeper’s daughter, living under someone else’s roof my whole life, always watching people’s faces for approval.“]]
“The only thing I had was Kieran’s love.“]
Her voice cracked with tears.[]
“So, why did you have to take that away from me too? Riley, you already have so much–why are you so greedy?“]
“If it wasn’t for you, why would Kieran suddenly change his mind?“]
“Just now. Kieran told me he’s sending me overseas!“]]
She grabbed my arms with both hands, her eyes swirling with something dark: “I won’t give up!“]
Suddenly, she lunged forward and pulled me with her as she jumped over the second–floor balcony railing.
My body hit the ground and I felt like all my organs had shifted.[]
The pain was unbearable.]
Mara let out an even more agonized moan.[]
Soon. Dad’s sons came rushing out.]]
Kieran saw the scene and immediately slapped me across the face in rage!]
The next second, several guys pinned him to the ground as he screamed at me with bloodshot eyes.[]
“Riley, what the hell are you trying to do?“]
“What did Mara ever do wrong? Why do you keep torturing her like this? When will you stop?“]
I held my cheek and looked at Kieran without saying a word. []
The other guys hurried to cover Kieran’s mouth: “Shut up, man! If Dad comes out and sees you like this, you’re screwed!“[]
“Kieran, you need to get out of here and lay low. Come back after Riley’s birthday party–you seriously need to cool down!“[]
With that, several guys loaded Kieran and Mara into a car and sent them away.[]
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