Love On Ice: Don’t Leave Me, My Charming Liar

Chapter 66: Brave to a fault, Hayes had secretly married Claudine as soon as he was old enough, prompting their father's initial fury but eventually leading to a lavish wedding. Now, a scar marred Hayes' face, its origin unknown to Nyla. He appeared to have endured much hardship, reinforcing her fear that he was being mistreated in prison. "Have you been lying to me? You're clearly not okay." Nyla pressed her hand against the glass, struggling to keep her emotions in check.

"You kept me away all these years because you didn't want me to see you like this, didn't you?" Hayes responded with a tender smile and a gentle shake of his head, his voice soft as he said, "Happy birthday, Nyla." Overwhelmed, Nyla finally broke down. Years of pent-up stress found an outlet as grief washed over her. "You've missed so many birthdays of mine. I deserve better. You keep Claudine and me at arm's length-it's unbearable!" Nyla's thoughts turned to Claudine and their unborn child, deepening her sorrow. They were supposed to have a daughter-a joy Hayes had eagerly anticipated.

Sadly, the baby didn't survive, leaving Claudine with ongoing health issues. "How's Claudine doing?" Hayes would often recall the strong-willed woman who had vowed to wait for his release. "Claudine's struggling. The baby... she didn't make it. Hayes, Claudine's clinging to the hope of your release." Nyla resolved to be upfront with Hayes. There was no avoiding the truth. Hayes' grip tightened into a fist. "Look after Claudine. And stop visiting me. If questioned, you know nothing. Got it?" "Are you plotting against the Higgins family?" Nyla's voice was low but firm.

Discover what's new on gαℓησvls․com Hayes stiffened, his eyes widening. Regaining his composure, he scolded, "Don't meddle in these matters! Who's been filling your head with this? Seems I'm the last to know. Aren't I also Dad's daughter?" Nyla retorted sharply. Without her persistent digging, the truth would have remained hidden. "It's too risky. You shouldn't be involved." "That's why we keep losing family," Nyla murmured, her eyes downcast, hiding her sorrow like a wounded animal too proud to show its pain. Hayes remained silent, then sighed deeply. "Just be careful.

It's not the right time. When I'm free, I'll make everything right. I promise. I'll also give you the birthday gifts I've owed you all these years." Nyla recognized this wasn't the moment for a tantrum. Trusting her brother's intentions, she simply responded, "Understood." "Time's up. No more talking," the guard said as he entered, signaling the end of their visit. Nyla watched silently as Hayes was escorted away. She had, however, unearthed a critical piece of information. The Higgins family was implicated in that incident all those years back.

Armed with this knowledge, Nyla resolved that none of them would escape retribution. Not one. . . .