102.Chapter 102

Joel reached out, trying to touch her, but Daphne jerked away on instinct, a wave of old trauma crashing over her.

He had once tried to force himself on her.

"Uncle Joel, what do you want? I'm telling you, I'm not afraid of you anymore!" Daphne shot back, her voice shaking with anger.

With that, she turned and bolted toward a quieter, less crowded area.

"Daphne, don't run. I just want to talk, cat