in such a disgraceful state was humiliating for them. When Clara had first announced her intention to sever ties with them, a part of

ith feigned regret. "I'm sorry, Clara. I did

g Cassie's eyes as if shielding her from an uns

r expression filled with guilt. "Mom, it's all my fault. If I hadn't lost my balanc

r own fault for being ill-behaved," Mrs. Genesis said,

s were slow, controlled. Then, she turned to Cassie and said, "You should

with shock. "What ar

t your dignity. Why are you blaming Cassie? She has always bee

ir expressions made her realize how futile it was to argue. Listing Cassie's crimes wouldn't ch

pting her villainous role. Then she took a step forward, locking eyes with Cas

ned in confusion.

mother's embrace. In one swift motion, she kicked Cassie's knee, sending her tumbl

Cassie's back and, with sheer force, ripped her clothes apart, e

ie screame

ect Cassie, while Mr. and Mrs. Flo

bellowed as he grabbed Clara

de, shielding her from view. "I nev

across the face. But Clara caught her wrist mid-air, grippi

I am nothing." Her gaze flicked to each of them, as sharp as a blade. "Genesis family, Flor

out without a second glance. As she stepped out of the house, she kn

s. Without hesitation, she packed her belongings, changed into fresh clothes, and booked the first a

ara moved mechanically, passing through security and finding her seat on the

s eyelids grew heavy. For the first time i

turbule

sps and screams filled the cabin as oxygen masks

losion. Th

ed low on his waist, exposing a muscular torso wrapped in white gauze. Drops of blood see

ing his head as he held out a

s dark eyes devoid

e boarded a plane. It crashed into the deep

g silence fi

eadable, but his voice carried a quiet command. "It doesn't matter. Find her. Alive or dead. No matt

swiftly leaving the ro

clenching. Clara. He would find her. And whe