When their appeal fell on deaf ears, the Pearsons were filled with despair.
Sonya gave them the side-eye. “How dare you lie to me all these years? And now, you still have the cheek to beg for my forgiveness?”
The three of them hung their heads, not daring to utter a single word.
After a brief yet deathly silence, Sonya turned to leave. “You guys better pray hard!”
Samuel finally got back up to his feet a long while later. As he stared at his daughter, who was still kneeling, a pained look flashed across his eyes. “You should leave the country.”
Aubree raised her head the moment she heard those words.
“That’s the only way out.” Samuel let out a long sigh. “You can save yourself by leaving. Otherwise, we’ll lose both you and our wealth!”
A look of hesitation filled Aubree’s eyes.
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