Heartstrings on Fire novel Chapter 1179

Reggie barely hesitated before saying, "I can get a helicopter here and ensure your safe escape, but only you can leave. Phenix must stay."

Kearney retreated toward the balcony, insisting, "No way, Phenix is coming with me. She's my girl now. I won't leave her behind."

"You think you haven't done enough vile things already?"

Reggie, uncharacteristically emotional, retorted, "If I had known you were taking advantage of her vulnerability, hurting Phenix like this, I should've dealt with you long ago."

Kearney laughed defiantly, "Reggie, stop pretending. Didn't you kill Phenix's father? If she were awake and knew the truth, she'd choose to leave with me. Stop pretending to be the caring father; you're far from it."

Reggie replied, "Kearney, at this point, I have no reason to lie to you. If I'm lying about what happened back then, may lightning strike me down."

"I don't believe a word you say. You're nothing but a hypocrite through and through!"

Kearney seemed transformed, his usual calm demeanor replaced by something wild and terrifying. The mere mention of the past seemed to push him past the point of control.