Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover novel Chapter 179

This hit Chloe harder than Linda and Lucas' double betrayal.

Even when Linda stabbed her in the back, Chloe never regretted helping her or genuinely caring for her. That was Chloe's way. Treating others well wasn't about them deserving it. It was about staying true to her own kindness.

But now, Chloe was starting to have serious doubts. Was her kindness a mistake? Did being kind mean getting exploited by monsters, ruining your life, and ending up in hell?

Linda was on her knees. "It's not true. I swear it's not like that. That summer after our freshman year, Shawn got out of prison and came straight for me. He put a knife to my throat and demanded I tell him where you were, or he'd kill me too."

"At that time, you were volunteering at Saint Mary's Orphanage, living and eating with the kids.

"I was so scared, so I told him.

"I never thought he'd actually go after you, drug you, and assault you.

"I always thought you were so capable, with such a strong family background. I thought he wouldn't dare, but I never imagined he would actually do it."

Chloe gripped a silver whistle tightly, almost deforming it in her han, but she fought hard to keep her emotions in check.

"Linda, do you really think I'd believe you? Aren't you and Shawn in on this together? How else would you know all these details?"