Chapter 44 "You... you're just jealous that Eugene fell in love with me and left you! You're twisted, and now you've destroyed the symbol of our love "This was all calculated. You stole it first, then broke it, and you still have the nerve to call me petty? "Dad, Mom, this time it's really her fault. You have to stand up on for me... If this was a contest of theatrics, Ruby wasn't about to fall behind. She played the victims first, then flipped the script by confessing with a tearful act of repentance. "Yes! I took Mom's bracelet, I was trying to frame her. But that necklace was a gift from Eugene. It's a symbol of our love! I treasure it more than amthing-why would 1 hand it over to her so carelessly? She has HIM What if it gol contaminated? I would never take that risk. She took it out of jealousy and broke it on purpose. She's malicious!" she sobbed as she spoke, gasping between her words. When she realized the family was still silent, she suddenly dropped to her knees with a loud thud. "Mom, I'm sorry... I was wrong to take your bracelet. Punish me however you want. Hit me, scold me." she grabbed Lilian's hand and slapped herself in the face. Lilian couldn't bear to hit her. Seeing her younger daughter cry like that, clearly heartbroken over the necklace, her heart softened even more. Any desire to scold her disappeared instantly. "Enough. Get up. What kind of behavior is this?" Lillan pulled her up and gently wiped her tears. "Just don't do such things again. We'll let this go." Ruby smittled, pitiful and tear-streaked, nodding with a choked voice. "understand. I'm sorry, Mom...' Watching, it unfold, Adora felt her anger and pain surge all over again. When she made a mistake, It was unforgivable, But Roby? She lied framed her, twisted the truth, and somehow, it was still dismissed with a simple "let this go"? Adora wanted to argue, to call out the injustice, but she knew better Her family had abandoned her long ago. Speaking up would only invite mode humiliation. Her fury froze over. All the telt now was exhaustion. With a cold voice, she said, "Since we're letting this go, then get out I need to test." No way! You booke my necklace. Even if you can't afford to replace it, you still owe me an apology!" Huby had finally found something to hold over her; she wasn't about to let go that easily. Adora Ignored lær, tumed calmly, and walked to the table. She picked up her backpack "No apology," she said Bally. "But i ran pay for tepalas " with that, she pulled out two stacks of crisp, unopened ils from her bag our grand. That enough for repairs? Adora asked with a mocking smile, then casually flicked her wrist. The two stacks of fresh bills flew straight at Haby's face. Caught completely off guard, Ruby yelped in pain as the mugey smacked her head-on. she catched her lace, eyes huming with rage Humiliation washed over het in waves.. "Adora Matthews!" she shield, ser voler cracking with fury. Adora raised an eyebrow, pretending to miunderstand. "Not enough? Alright, let's make ir six." the pulled out another stack from her bag and flung it at Ruby again, hitting her squarely and making her stumble back The rest of the family stood frozen, stunned by the sight of Adora throwing money amund like it was pocket change. Ruby's face had gone numb from the impact. she stared at the sixthousand dollars scattered across the floor in shock and frustration. "Where... where did you get all this money? Don't tell me you sold yourself!" Adora didn't flinch. She smiled coldly and Jeaned right into it. "Sharp guess. Now why don't you try figuring out who I sold Without missing a beat, she took Ruby's accusation and flipped it into her next move. In "A Relationship Kept in The Dark" by CrushReel, the storyline unfolds as renowned photographer Jane finds herself drawn to the charismatic rookie model, Hector. Little does she know that Hector harbors a secret—he is actually the heir to a powerful business empire. As their romance blossoms, Hector grapples with concealing his true identity to capture Jane's heart. However, their love story takes a tumultuous turn when jealousy rears its ugly head, threatening to unravel the delicate balance they've built. This modern romance novel delves into themes of hidden identities, unexpected love, and the complexities of maintaining a relationship shrouded in secrecy. With its blend of sweet romance and suspenseful twists, "A Relationship Kept in The Dark" stands out for its exploration of hidden feelings and the consequences of revealing long-held secrets. For readers seeking a captivating tale that combines elements of romance, intrigue, and emotional depth, this ongoing story is available to read at CrushReel. Immerse yourself in the world of Jane and Hector as their journey unfolds against the backdrop of hidden truths and heartfelt revelations.