thought–they were legally married now Kate along, chuckling to like she’d pulled off some grand scheme. “Kate” out in a low voice. stopped and spun around quickly, flashing him a sweet smile. “What’s babe? Alfred scowled. “Don’t me that. ” she herself immediately. he ordered “Sure thing,” replied, turning back and standing front of him, for his next command. “Turn and squat down,” Alfred said, his request vague. But without hesitation, followed instructions, squatting down front of him with her back him. do you want me to w Kare offered, half joking. “Hop on. I’m pretty I can probably- Before she could finish, a sharp pain the back of her neck. q quickly swallowed her whole. Alfred stared down at newlywed wife lying on the his face void any emotion. cold voice, he commanded “Take back to the family. Let her sober heal, and then sure she handles her He his wheelchair pausing only to pick up their fallen marriage certificate. He slipped it into pocket continuing The bodyguards exchanged uneasy glances, baffled by orders, but none him. of them silently the unconscious Kate Into the car, ready to deliver her back to the family D When Kate woke up, her neck with sharp pain, and she was starving. “Kate” A warm but broke through the fog. Kate blinked, her mind clearing, and turned to see her mother, Celia Sutton, whose face was still flawless despite everything. “How are you Kate! Dizzy! Hungry? Does your wrist hurt? You scared the out of me! just got you and haven’t even had the to make things right. If something had happened to you… God, I even want to think about it. ” gripped Kate’s hand her eyes red with emotion Davidson family’s had Kate back unconscious, explaining she’d gone to Alfred’s place and, in an of desperation, had tried to reject the by her wrists. Celia been frantic when heard, rushing to check for of only calming down she found Rate still breathing. The bodyguards didn’t say after that just something about responsibility after recovered, and then they left. Kate, still dazed, asked, “Mom, am L. still alive?” Gelia wiped tears, gently patting Kate’s shoulder. Then she took Kate’s bandaged hand tenderly in her own. “You silly girl. you didn’t want to marry into the Davidson family, you could’ve just told We’d figure something out, even if it pissing Davidsons. Look at what you’ve done. Thank God you were saved in time” Kate blinked, piece everything together. Her neck still hurt. Slowly, the memory came back–Alfred knocked her out cold. She thought. Of course, else would knock out their new bride? Alfred is one of a kind” “Mom,” Kate called out, her raspy. For now, she pushed thoughts of Alfred aside. really mattered was that e was alive–and back with her family. Kate a wave of joy at the thought her chance. Sitting up, the hugged her mother tight, grinning ear to ear. “I missed so damn much. ” ex P Pocket FM Google Play INSTALL 22 3 Before her time after parents found only had three years with them. Just a little over year into her marriage, they died in a car accident. she had only spent short years her parents. much time, but their love had been intense and real. Even Kyla been times, admitting the she had with their parents didn’t match the love Kate received in just one. ” hesitated, not used to close gestures from Kate. After all, even though they were daughter, Kate had spent twenty–five being by another family And Celia had practically raised Kyla since birth. But Cela embraced Kate’s affection, matter how sudden it was. Their a bit awkward, unlike natural bond Celia shared with Kyla. Kate had come back into her at twenty–five, and neither of them really knew how to bridge that gap. “Let hug you a bit longer, Mom. I was scared I wouldn’t see you again when I woke up, whispered. “I’m always here sweetie. You can see whenever want. Celia softly. After a pause, she gently pushed Kate away, brushing stray lock of hair from Kate’s face. her Kate looks like both me and Leland. did I never realize before that Kyla doesn’t resemble either Celia thought. “Kate, promise do anything reckless again. don’t replied, “Mom, I’m sorry made you worry. swear, I do stupid now on. Having a second chance life, knew that repeating mistakes would be idiotic All she wanted now was to live freely, shine brighter than anyone family business, and repay both her birth bringing her into the world and her adoptive parents for her. Previously, Kates bond with her parents didn’t even after she rejoined the Sutton family. They remained close. who had grown up with the Suttons who her biological refused to go back to them. Her biological parents didn’t dare push Kyla return, thinking that the Suttons a great job raising her. To repay the Sutton their kindness, they loved Kate even more. the Davidson family’s marriage proposal. Celia started, but Kate cut her off, “Mom, I’ve already agreed marry Alfred. ” But she Celia she had registered marriage. Celia froze for a moment, then to feel Kate’s forehead, checking for fever. “Did Mr. Davidson pressure you into this? You know I understand you like Chris. Even though I don’t approve of you marrying him, you don’t have to marry Alfred just because he strong–armed you Clenching her jaw, Celia continued. “Even if the Davidson family us bankruptcy, I’m gonna let into family just up like a widow. ” end Celia had been against Davidson the start. It who crossing them, and Kyla who had suggested letting Kate decide. And had almost lost Kate she had longed for all these years. Kate tried to explain, “Mom, about Mr. Davidson—” Aknock on the door interrupted her. “Mom, Kate awake! I made food. She when she wakes up” It was Kyla’s voice. Hearing her, Kate’s expression darkened, eyes with hatred. She thought grimly, ‘My sweet sister… It’s see you again. You’re the my and my parents died.