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"I can't be pregnant for my uncle!" I muttered under my breath, staring at the results in a state of incredulity. 

Skylar has life's struggles all put into one burden on her young shoulders: the fight to balance school and work, to help with her mom under her uncle's hard rule. Life spirals right at the turn of one weird incident that humiliates her, costs her her job when it is discovered she is pregnant.

Then, when it feels like Skylar's world is falling apart, her mother remarries a very wealthy man whose twin sons immediately complicate her life. One has quietly watched her every move, while the other suddenly comes to her rescue, finding her torn between gratitude and suspicion.

As secrets unravel and hidden agendas finally surface, Skylar must manage a world of deceit, temptation, and betrayal. Can she find the way to retrieve her life, or is the danger too much to bear in this new family?

Lurk Color

Chapter 70: The Next Chapter

I never thought I'd find myself tracking Aunt Marlene out to some desolate hideout in the middle of nowhere. Yet there I was, stepping cautiously into the crumbling building as dusk bled into the night. "Marlene," I called softly, half-hoping she'd answer like an old friend. Instead, the echo of my voice bounced off battered walls, and I knew this wouldn't be a simple reunion.

"Skylar," came a low, almost mocking reply from the shadows. I froze for a heartbeat. "I'm here because I need answers," I said, trying to keep my voice even despite the storm raging inside me. I remember all too well the years of hurt, secrets, and betrayal that had led me here. Every step had been a reminder of the weight I carried.

CHAPTER 74