Bettie bit her lip in frustration. She knew all too well her limited strength to fight against Keilanis family. Even Tyrone, with all his influence, had to tread carefully around figures like Royce. Bettie admitted her family couldnt afford to provoke Royce. Furthermore, she doubted her father would face the risk of seeking justice for her.
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I dont want anything. All I want is Keilanis departure as soon as possible! The sight of her family sours my mood! Bettie rolled her eyes and added, Oh, and you.
What about me? Lance asked.
Delete Keilani from your contacts.
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He blinked, taken aback. What?
Dont contact her anymore. And dont view her as a sister figure anymore. If you dont delete her, youll lose me. If I catch you talking to Keilani, Ill end our contracts immediately.
Okay, Ill delete her when I get back, Lance conceded, a helpless smile tugging at his lips.
By the way, can you let Sabrina know Im fine? Bettie let out a weary sigh. Wanting to make a call, she recalled those kidnappers had taken her phone from her and tossed it away.
With one hand, Lance reached into his pocket and took out his phone, handing it to Bettie. Do it yourself.
Bettie didnt take it. She raised her eyebrows and asked incredulously, Arent you afraid I might snoop some secrets in your phone?
What secrets? Like nude pictures?
Knowing he was teasing her again, Bettie chuckled, her lips curling into a playful smile. Oh, definitely your nude pictures. How embarrassed youll be if I come across them?
Dont worry. I dont like taking selfies.
Well see about that! Bettie reached for his phone, her fingers tracing the smooth surface as she pressed the lock screen button. The screen flickered to life, prompting her for a password. Whats the password?
Your birthday. Lances gaze remained fixed ahead on the road.
Okay Okay. Betties heart skipped a beat at his response, a rush of conflicting emotions washing over her. She lowered her eyes to the phone and entered the familiar digits. With a soft chime, the screen unlocked, revealing the screen wallpaper that left her stunned.
In the image, a boy clad in a white T-shirt and knee-length black shorts stood alongside a girl in a light yellow dress. Their hands were intertwined, fingers laced together, as they stood beneath the glow of a street lamp. Both wore radiant smiles, their innocence captured as they Looked at the camera.
The photo was tinged with nostalgia, its quality slightly blurred with age, but Bettie was instantly transported back to the past when she looked at it.
This photo was taken at the end of their college entrance examination.
After the exam, instead of heading home with her mother as planned, Bettie made up a flimsy excuse about having to go to a class party and slipped away to meet Lance.
Back then, concerned about Betties performance in the exam, Amirah decided to send Bettie abroad to take her chances and study there.
Bettie felt anxious. Despite longing to stay with Lance, she felt powerless to defy Amirahs wishes.
But when Bettie saw Lance that day, she didnt tell him about it, not wanting him to overthink. So she acted as usual and didnt show her unease at all.
That day, the two of them wandered around carelessly and played outside until the sun dipped below the horizon. On a whim, they booked a room in a hotel and had sx.