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Chapter 149 - Unhealthy

Kindly Hold On

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CHAPTER 149

~Spring's POV~

"You look… comfortable," she said smoothly, her voice all silk hiding steel. "Next time, try to dress more like a Kaine. Especially for family photos. This isn't your high school dorm."

My smile didn't falter, but a chill traced my spine. The way she said Kaine like it was a bloodline I'd borrowed instead of one I was born/adopted and grown into, cut deeper than I'd ever admit out loud.

Still, I didn't bite. I never did anymore. Instead, I turned slightly, catching Eryx's presence beside me. 

He stood close, protective as ever, jaw clenched the way it always did when Mum decided to dish out one of her signature, sugar-coated slaps.

"I didn't know there'd be family pictures in the supposed picnic that we had to dress formal," I replied lightly, brushing my hand down my shawl like it was some kind of armor. "Otherwise, I'd have worn a tiara."

Behind me, Kaius snorted.

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