Tracy looked at her with conce“, I don’t think it’s a good idea for you to stay at the Field residence. See, if I hadn’t come over today, you might’ve passed but from atever, and no one would have even noticed. Why don’t your move in with me instead
Demona’s face was pale as she shook her head. “It’s time. This was just an accident. You know why I’m back, staying at the Field residence is the best for me to act.”
“That may be true but
Thy wanted to say more, but seeing the detennination in Gemma’s eyes, she knew nothing
ig she said could change the latter’s mind.
if Wesley is working the night shirt today.”
joy was puzzled by the request, she didn’t ask further. She got up and made a phone call to inquire..
She returned shortly. “Wesley is on the night shift. He’ll be at the hospital around 8:00 pm.”
Gemma was silent for a few seconds before she reached for her phone and texted Thomas. “Dad, I have a fever, and I’m at the hospital on an IV drip. Could you pick me up tonight? I’d like to talk to you about going back to Vesterland.”
jklong time passed before Thomas finally replied. “I’ll come later.”
staring at the cold test, Gemma’s gaze tuned icy. Thomas sure was cold. What kind of father would remain so unbothered after leaming his daughter had a fever?
But then again, she’d potten used to the cold treatment after five years.
Thomas arrived at the hospital at 7:00 pm
It’d been raining frequently in Northington, and tonight was no exception with a light drizzle falling from the sky.
His chauffeur held an umbrella and esented Gemma into the car.
somas responded with a cold indifferent hum as the father and daughter sat in the back seat.
Thank you for picking me up, Dad. I must’ve caused you trouble again, haven’t 1?” Gemma spoke softly. Her tone was low and unreadable.
Thomas frowned and seemed unwilling to engage in a deeper conversation. “You mentioned on the phone that you want to return to Vesterland?”
Do you want me to go back. Dad?”
e in Vesterland suits you more.”
Suits the nose? Sure. To you, I’m ruthless and can never tolerate
rate Sadie or Florian. If I stay here, you’re worried that I’ll harm your wife and kids, right?” A mocking smile tuppečat Gemma’s lips, but her eyes were cold.
For tive years in Vesterland, she’d been left to fend for herself. Thomas had never once checked In on her.
If it weren’t for her luck to meet some kind–hearted friends, she might’ve starved or died of Hiness long ago.
Thannan” dark expression turned colder at her words. He scolded her in a low voice, “If you hadn’t pibbed sadie down the stairs five years ago, I wouldn’t have sent
“Have you ever considered the possibility that the sisters set me up and framed me? I never touched her!”
“so many prople saw il, and you’ir still trying to deny it. Are you saying Sadle fell down the stats on her owIL?”
“Do you even hear what consetise you’re saying? It’s been dive years, and you’re still spewing such blatant lies!” Thomas chidel
emma stated at İsim coldly. “You never trusted me, put because Sadle told you I was vicious aud couldn’t stand your presence. She was the disgusting one all this
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