Wings of Broken Time by Alina Das 232
Chapter 232
“Did you know? I found out I wasn’t a real Judson when I was twelve. My birth mother had the decency to stay away, only watching me from a distance, sometimes finding excuses to get close. I noticed her long ago. But my birth father, I don’t know how he found out, but he started harassing me for money.”
“From that day on, I knew I couldn’t be reckless anymore. I had to work hard to make you all treasure me, so that even if you discovered the truth, you would still stand by my side.”
“And look, all my hard work paid off, didn’t it? You couldn’t bear to give me up. Both you and Finley have suffered for me–one in a coma, the other with a limp. I’m truly grateful.”
Leopold had grown immune to her false sentiment. If she were so grateful, would she be injecting him with drugs to keep him unconscious?
“But even though I’m grateful, I can’t stop now.I have to keep climbing. So don’t blame me for being ruthless, Leopold. I’m sure you both want me to be happy.”
As she spoke, Honora pulled a miniature syringe from another lipstick case and injected Leopold at the same red mark as before.
“Sleep well, Leopold. Larissa hurt you so badly. I will get revenge for you.”
Leopold wanted to scream. “No, you’re the one who hurt me! Larissa is brilliant. She’ll never be brought down by a venomous snake like you! You will always be beneath her, and you will never win!”
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The next day.
As Larissa came downstairs, she heard voices from the living room.
“Larissa, come here. This is your aunt, Josette Judson,” Sapphira called out.
Larissa walked over and sat next to her mother, her eyes landing on the middle–aged woman on the opposite sofa. She looked younger than Vivica and Sapphira, just forty according to Nightveil’s file.
“So, this is the daughter you and Neville have taken under your wing? The true heiress of the Judson family? Quite the temper on her. I had Paxton’s steward summon her last night, and she claimed she was too busy for me, but had plenty of time for that little herb patch of hers,” Josette said, her eyes raking over Larissa with the same disdain Vivica had shown upon her arrival.
Sapphira put a protective arm around Larissa. Larissa told me about that. Honestly, Josette, you were the one being thoughtless. You came back without even informing Dad, so why were you trying to see Larissa?”
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“I don’t want to blame you. You’ve been away for a long time and missed Larissa’s welcome party, so it’s understandable you’re out of the loop. Larissa doesn’t get along with Paxton and Vivica, yet you sent their steward to fetch her. Of course she wouldn’t
go.”
“Now that I’ve explained it, I hope you’ll be more considerate next time.”
Josette’s face tightened at being so deftly reprimanded. “I suppose I have been away for too long. I didn’t realize that you, Sapphira, once serene and unassuming, had become so sharp–tongued.”
Sapphira ignored the jab and smiled calmly. “I have Larissa to thank for that. When you’re too placid, people tend to walk all over you.”
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
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