The Wife You Buried Is Back from Hell novel Chapter 1398

The accusation hit a little too close to home. Mr. and Ms. Delaney exchanged awkward, guilty glances.

Kirsten' dad cleared his throat, attempting to salvage his dignity. "Kirsten, we are your parents. Of course we care about you."

"Care?" Kirsten let out a broken laugh. "Your idea of care was forcing me to marry Gian, and the second we divorce, tossing me into the Sammie family’s lap for a payout?"

"Your idea of care is standing over my hospital bed arguing about money instead of asking a doctor how I am?"

Her voice trembled as a lifetime of suffocating resentment finally boiled over.

"I did everything you ever asked! I learned whatever you told me to learn."

"I thought if I was just obedient enough, you might actually love me."

"But I was wrong. I was so incredibly wrong."

"I was never a daughter to you. I was a bargaining chip."

"Your company is your life, and Carter is your golden child."

"I’m just something to be traded."

Her words ripped Gian’s heart to shreds.

He stepped closer, gently wrapping his hand around hers. "Don't be afraid. I’m right here."

Kirsten slumped against Gian’s chest, the steady rhythm of his heartbeat making her realize just how truly alone she was in her own family.

"Kirsten, we didn't have a choice. You know the company is bleeding money. We wouldn't do this if we weren't desperate."

"Desperate?"

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