ck now; we have som

nd my phone ringing with a

abruptly ending the call. I knew my moment of happiness was bound to be short-lived. It made me ap

back; my aunt called and warned me to return," I explained as I packed my

, but if she dares to lay a hand on you, you ca

appens. But please, refrain from calling my

a?" he asked, concern etched in his features. "Don't allo

placed near his heart. I playfully pinched h

or my delicate skin," he teased

, and as I stepped out, I took a deep breath, bracing myself for the inevitable end

n evil smirk. I was filled with terror; that smile was n

with folded arms, a smirk playing on her lips. S

ut..." she trailed off, fixing her gaze on me, "now I'll turn your life into a

, sending shivers down my spine. She seized

She increased the pressure,

pect you back after so many beatings. I thought you'd never return, but your persistence is comme

both turned our attention to Aun

" Aunt announced, her gaze fixed on me. My legs gave way; it was as if the ground had vanished from bene

with desperation. "I won't let this happen. I won't let my mother

o Mrs. Spense

unted. "Have a splendid day, my dear niece," s

uldn't fathom that Mrs. Spencer was selling her shop

the reality, treating it like a dreadful

se, onto the streets, and towards the shop. T

r gaze met mine, but there was a

op. My aunt is lying to me," I pleaded, my

. Tell her that this shop still belongs to my mother," I sobbed,

let go of her hand

Tears streamed

, let me expla

t selling the shop," I implored, my voice laced with desperatio

Spenser admitted, and I collapsed

it to Mr. Knight; my grandson is unwell, and my son lost all hi

me. I can't let my grandson's life be in danger. He's the only

anymore," I sobbed. "This shop was the only beacon of

care. I had endured beatings, curses, and bullying, but I couldn

mplored, holding onto my arms. I

ve you in this cruel world," I assured her. I understood her situation. "Don't worry about me, Mrs. Spense

," I said with a smile before leaving. She r

ng at the family photo all night. I couldn't sleep. I tossed

He was the man who had bought

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