Chapter 68

• Avalynn gave a nod, but her gaze remained fixed on him as worry appeared on her face.
• With a mixture of fear and annoyance, Avalynn watched as Jace turned to walk away. She felt the oppressive weight of deceit and remorse pressing down on her, almost dragging her down.
• She felt trapped when her father needed surgery, even though she should have known better than to sacrifice everything for money. The effects of her treachery now hung over them like a heavy fog.