Against Cruelty, She Grew Strong (by Anastasia Glover) novel Chapter 650

Chapter 650 Perfect Concealment, Hidden Wounds

Liam raised an eyebrow, You–disappeared for so long just to watch the cats?”

“Mhm, I’m sorry. I heard the kittens meowing and couldn’t help but stop to look. I got completely distracted and made you wait.”

Her tone and expression were so genuine that Liam did not suspect a thing. He even offered warmly, “If you like them that much, you can take one home.

She shook her head gently, “They’re still too little. It wouldn’t be right to separate them from their mother. I’ll wait until they’re older.”

Liam’s heart softened. There was a quiet kindness rooted deep in her bones, making her even more captivating- kind yet never naive.

“My father’s come out. Let’s head back inside.”

“Okay.”

She stood up, stumbling slightly. Liam caught her swiftly.

“Careful! Are you alright?”

“I’m fine. Just my legs fell asleep from squatting too long.”

She lied.

The truth was that she’d twisted her ankle jumping out of the window earlier. Every step felt like stepping on a blade, cold sweat prickling her skin from the pain.

Yet not a single trace of suffering showed on her face.

Liarn noticed nothing wrong. Instead, he felt pleased that she hadn’t pulled away from him, as if the small gesture had brought them just a little closer.

They walked back into the living room one after another, just in time to meet Jack.

Liam spoke promptly, “Father, I’ll take her home first.”

Jack waved his hand, “Go on. Make sure she arrives safely.”

“You have my word.

Tatiana smiled politely, “Uncle Langstrom, I’ll come to visit you again soon.”

Very well. Drive safely.”

She could finally leave

The tension colled tight in Tatiana’s chest slowly eased. Even with her ankle throbbing violently, she endured every ounce of gain steadily

After taking a few steps, Jack suddenly spoke, “Did you drop something?”

Her body stiffened. She turned slowly and spotted her hairpin lying on the floor.

Before she could bend down to pick it up, Jack had already stepped forward and retrieved it.

“This is a lovely hairpin.”

Her heart skipped a beat, “Yes, I’m quite fond of it.”

Jack was about to hand it back when he noticed it was unnaturally thick.

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