Chap 37

"Fidelia, please open the door for me." Declan was still patiently standing in front of Fidelia's room and begging her.

Alisa was escorted home by Leonard, but only Flora remained steadfast in wanting to clear things up with Fidelia. Declan could clearly hear Fidelia's sobs on the other side of the door, but he could do nothing but plead in a very imploring voice.

"Guys, forgive me. I paid the price for my mistake." Fidelia shouted from the other side of the door. "All my assets have also been used to compensate for that accident, so why are you still clinging to me and not leaving?"

"Fidelia, what are you talking about? I have never asked the court to force you to pay compensation." Declan was puzzled by Fidelia's words.

"Fidelia, we have never received any compensation from you, come out here and have a clear talk." Flora cleared her throat. Now she's confused but sober enough to remember that her family never received any money from Fidelia.

There was a sudden silence inside the roo