Hope flared in my chest. Regardless of the burning ache in my toes, I ran down the trail that led as much as the home.

Pushing open the entrance door, I barged in.

The doorway corridor was dimly lit. A layer of advantageous mud coated each floor. Dried flowers caught out of vases. It regarded prefer it’d been some time since anybody bothered cleansing in right here.

The cleaners come as soon as per week, Laura’s voice replayed in my head.

That defined the shortage of care right here.

Taking my sneakers off, I sprinted ahead.

The skirt of my gown flared behind me as I ran up the staircase resulting in Dad’s room.He’s going to be okay, I chanted fortunately in my thoughts.We’re going to be okay.

Reaching Dad’s room, I pushed the door open.

Although it was darkish in right here, I caught sight of a well-recognized determine mendacity on a mattress within the nook. Laura sat in a chair close by and stood up on the sight of me.

“Dad!” I shouted, working ahead. “I’m right here!”

Throwing my arms round him, I hugged him as he lay on the mattress.

Loud, incoherent noises escaped Dad as he struggled to maneuver.

“It’s okay, Dad,” I stated, hugging him tighter. “I’m right here now. We’ll get you to a hospital and so they’ll make every little thing higher. Don’t fear a couple of factor to any extent further.”

Dad’s voice rose greater, taking over an pressing tone.

One thing niggled at me. Although Dad couldn’t type correct speech, I’d change into used to understanding his feelings.

Proper now, he appeared agitated and alarmed.

Straightening up, I let him see it was me.

Dad’s eyes widened and he shook his head vehemently.

I frowned. He didn’t appear sick however one thing was bothering him badly.

“Dad, it’s me. Lucia. You’re not alone anymore,” I stated soothingly. “I’m right here to take care of you.”

Dad nonetheless continued to look alarmed.

I instantly felt a presence behind me. Earlier than I might flip round, a pair of sturdy, muscular arms wrapped round my physique.

“Hey, Lucia.”

An icy chill unfold by me on the sound of that voice. It was Callum’s.

I felt his nostril skimming alongside the again of my neck, inhaling the scent of my pores and skin. “I lastly caught you, little dove.”

“However…however…” I bleated like an fool. My terrified gaze fell on Laura who quietly moved ahead. “Why?” I breathed. “Why would you do that to me?”

“He threatened to kill my youngsters if I didn’t misinform you, Miss Lucia,” she stated in a small voice. “I had no alternative. I’m sorry.”

Her betrayal was as painful as a stab within the intestine.

I couldn’t blame her for what she did however rattling, it harm!

Laura hurriedly walked away, leaving me in my brother’s clutches.

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