Chapter 235

This Will Be Your Home Forever

Tears came to Kylie’s eyes as she looked up at the Finch House. She looked at Ethan and asked him why he would take her there. He met her eyes, smiled, and squeezed her hand. In a reassuring voice, he said, “Trust me. I would never do anything to hurt you.”

After a moment, she nodded and followed him up the driveway. When they reached the fence, Kylie was surprised to find that the gate was ajar. She smiled, and she said, “That bitch, Khloe, has always been way too careless.”

Ethan did not respond verbally. Instead, he clutched her hand tighter, pushed the gate open, walked straight up to the house, through the front door, and into the living room. Looking at the familiar furniture and decorations, Kylie couldn’t help but cry. “Since my mother died,” she said, “this hasn’t been my home. I still don’t see why you’ve brought me here. There are so many bad memories...”

Ethan pressed his hands on her shoulders and, in a low voice, h