NovelEnglish“What is it?” “It’s about Kevin. | overheard my parents talking. It is shocking.” Ellen frowned. “Just tell me.” “Listen, you better break up with Mr. Presgrave. Don’t hesitate or you'll feel sorry for your brother, emphasized Selena on purpose. “Why?” Ellen could not understand the situation.
“Just do as | say, or you'll regret it.” “I’m done talking to you.” Ellen knew that favorable words would never cout of Selena’s lips.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAt that moment, Selena decided to cut to the chase. “Wait, hold on! I'll tell you. Back then, someone wanted Kevin's heart, and my parents didn’t dare to tell you. They're from a powerful family, so my parents couldn't stop them.” “What?” Ellen was shocked to the core. Even the cat in her arms fell onto the floor.
“It is true. Kevin was forced to donate his heart. Wanna know who the donee was? Jared Presgrave, He was in dire need of a healthy heart, and his parents found us. They threatened Dad and Mom and offered a deal, so they had no choice but to sign the contract to protect us. Ellen, | apologize on behalf of my parents.” Ellen shut her eyes, feeling the looming. dizziness. It was a huge blow to her.
Someone took Kev's heart by force? So, he was buried without a heart? Why was itJared? Why did it have to be the Presgrave Family? Tears were forming in her eyes. “Are you sure about this? Stop lying.” “I swear by my family’s nthat I'm telling the truth. I'm telling you for your sake. Don’t be fooled by his looks, money, and gentle side. Think about it, why is he treating you so well? Isn't it because of Kevin? He's afraid of karma!” Selena prattled nonsense, but it somehow made sense.
She was saying Jared treated Ellen well not because of love, but to repay Kevin's sacrifice.
“Ellen, you're too naive. You fall for him just because i to you. He's waiting for the perfect timing to tell you the truth so that you won't resent him that much,” Selena continued.
“No. This can’t be true. You're lying!” Ellen closed her eyes, not wanting to accept it.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“I asked my parents about how we becrich overnight. Guess why. It's impossible to be this loaded with Dad's salary, right? Well, it's all from the Presgraves. My parents didn’t give you a single penny because you were young back then. They have been saving.it for your dowry.” Selena was set on-making Ellen hate Jared for eternity.
Selena’s words hit home, and the color drained from Ellen’s visage. Tears began streaming down her cheeks.
Ellen had previously made a few speculations regarding the reason behind her uncle’s sudden wealth; even the other relatives gushed about it furtively during family gatherings. Now, the mystery was finally solved.
It was the price for Kevin's heart. “How could Uncle Connor do that? How could they take Kev’s heart just like that?!” Ellen roared.
“What else could they do? It’s the Presgraves! They're the top dogs! Their assets alone are enough to build a nation. What can we expect from them? A sheer little threat is enough to force my parents to sign the agreement. Otherwise, both of us wouldn't be able to be here right now. They didn’t have a choice, Ellen.” Selena fanned the flames in Ellen.
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