Skyler stamped his foot with frustration and defiance. "This place is a hundred times, no, a thousand times, hell, a million times better than Eastwood Heights."
"You think somewhere's great because someone's buttering you up?" came a skeptical voice.
Skyler puffed out his cheeks angrily, retorting, "It's not because someone's buttering me up. It's because I can finally be myself here. I'm not just an accessory to you and Geoffrey's schemes."
Tanya's face turned slightly pale.
"How many times do I have to tell you? There's no Geoffrey. It's all in your head. If you don't take your medication, you'll have another episode."
"I'm not sick. Those pills you forced on me are the problem. You've convinced everyone I'm ill, but you and Geoffrey are the real nutcases," Skyler retorted with fury in his voice.
Tanya's lips quivered slightly. "I'm your closest kin. I would never do anything to hurt you."
Skyler thought, "As if I'd ever believe you."
"I'm not your kid, and Mom and Dad already agreed I can stay in Elysium. You have no say over me. You better keep an eye on Geoffrey and ensure he doesn't step out of line, or I'll catch him myself and turn him over to the cops." He stuck out his tongue at her and dashed off.
Tanya was seething.
That ungrateful wretch had been brainwashed by others.
She clenched her teeth and picked up the ice cream from the table, swallowing it as if it could extinguish the fire of her anger.
She'd sort out the baby issue first, then deal with Skyler.
...
On the other side of Elysium, Kevin and two men dressed in black approached Azure Skies Villa.
"Ma'am, Mr. Leopold wishes to see the child. We're here to bring the child to him as instructed."
Megan's eyes lit up. "Leopold's been discharged? Where is he?"
"Mr. Leopold hasn't been discharged. We are just following orders to bring the child," Kevin said coolly.
Megan tried to compose herself. "Then I'll go with you."
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