“It's not your fault,” he told her.
She pulled away reluctantly and sat back. “These three years, they have been disappointed that our relationship has not progressed. They keep blaming me. When Cynthia came back, they became worried that she would interfere again, so they started pushing me even harder. I'm their daughter, but they still drugged me to get what they want!”
Tears were now streaming down her cheeks, so Kane passed her a handkerchief. “Why didn't you tell me about it?”
“And risk their wrath?” she asked him. “Eight years ago, they sent me abroad after what my sister did. As long as someone threatens their plans, they don't hold back. Then there was the bribing incident, and now this. How can I dare go against them? They control my life and make every decision for me
