The Unwanted Daughter When Love Comes Too Late novel Chapter 223

Chapter 223 Found Something

Chapter 223 Found Something

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Liam had only spoken up because he wanted what was best for the family, but somehow they all thought he was picking on Erin, and they were blaming him without even trying to find out what really happened.

Liam had never been hit with that kind of unfairness before, and it left him boiling inside with nowhere to let it out. So he just grabbed his car keys and went out to race.

Whenever he felt upset, driving fast was the only thing that calmed him down. Normally, he’d cool off by the same night and go back home to Jackman Villa.

But this time, he stayed away for days, almost like he was trying to prove something. He didn’t go home or call.

It wasn’t just because he was mad or didn’t know how to face them. There was also this deeper kind of fear sitting in his chest.

They had never treated him like that before. And it was the first time he really understood what Tracy had gone through with the Jackmans.

And he had been one of the people who made her feel that way.

With all those mixed–up feelings, Liam just wandered around for days, like an aimless ghost. And during that time, it was as if the Jackmans forgot he even existed. They didn’t call or even

text.

For the first time, Liam didn’t feel sure about the “home” he’d grown up in—it didn’t seem as safe as he thought. And in that confusion, fear slowly crept in.

It felt like he’d become the second Tracy.

While Liam was stuck in that mess of confusion, shock, and fear, the first Jackman to show up looking for him … was Erin.

She wasn’t about to give up someone this useful unless she had no other choice.

So she came over, talking in a softer voice, even saying sorry to give him a way out. She asked if he’d been eating well and keeping warm these past few days.

It was just an apology, but she’d done this act so many times before in Jackman Villa, so she knew exactly how to smooth away Liam’s frustration.

When she noticed his mood easing, Erin slipped her arm through his and pouted. “Liam, what

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happened that day was just a misunderstanding. Mom, Dad, and Andrew were just upset. You’re not still mad at me, are you?”

Liam could never stand Erin’s pouting. And with her saying sorry first and showing she cared, he didn’t lose any pride, so of course, he wasn’t mad anymore.

Looking into her red–rimmed eyes, he even felt a little guilty.

Sure, he’d been holding a grudge these past few days–after all, because of her, his parents and Andrew had scolded him.

But instead of being mad at him, she came to make peace first. Compared to her, he felt like he was being too petty.

Once Liam promised he really wasn’t upset, Erin let out a big sigh of relief and rested her head on his shoulder. “You’re the best, Liam.”

He smiled down at her warmly, all affectionate, as if he’d forgotten the fear and hurt from being cornered by the whole family just days ago.

Then, a sharp ringtone cut in.

Liam pulled out his phone. The number wasn’t saved in his contacts, but he knew exactly who it was.

Because of his doubts and Tracy’s warning, he’d secretly hired private investigators to see if Erin had anything to do with those photos.

And this was the number of the one who’d been updating him.

Erin saw the screen and frowned. “Who’s that?”

Looking into her clear, curious eyes, Liam suddenly felt like she was this perfect, flawless angel who was too good for this world. And thinking about what he’d been doing behind her back filled him with guilt.

We’ve lived together for years, and I know better than anyone how kind Erin is. How could I doubt her with no proof?

Without even thinking, he shut off the phone and smiled gently. “No idea. Probably just some telemarketer.”

Erin is too good, too kind. I can’t let her know I suspected her–it would crush her.

When I have time, I’ll call off the investigators and cancel the whole thing.

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From now on, I will never doubt Erin again.

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With that in mind, Liam went to see the investigator that very day, ready to tell them to stop.

But before he could even say a word, the investigator hit him with a bombshell.

“Mr. Liam, we followed your lead and actually found something.”

The man handed him a file. “Just like you thought, the one who sold those photos to the media was this guy, Tom Allen. But do you know where Tom got those photos from?”

Liam had come here planning to end the case. He shouldn’t have cared anymore.