Wings of Broken Time by Alina Das 70

Wings of Broken Time by Alina Das 70 Summary

In a tense family confrontation, Haskell openly strikes Valeria, shocking everyone present, especially their father, Thatch. Valeria is hurt and tearful, pleading for their father to recognize that Haskell has crossed a line. Thatch reacts with anger, condemning Haskell’s behavior and questioning his defiance, emphasizing that losing the use of his legs has not diminished his responsibility or respect within the family.

Haskell remains cold and unrepentant, asserting his importance to the family’s power and success, directly challenging Thatch’s authority. He reminds everyone that the family’s influence depends on his contributions, not just on their father or Draven. Despite Draven’s attempts to calm the situation, Haskell threatens that everything Thatch possesses could be taken away as long as he lives. He then leaves, mentioning a chess game with their grandfather and taunting Draven for not playing with him.

Once outside, Haskell instructs Crispin to secretly investigate the relationship between Thatch and Valeria, suspecting something suspicious. He reflects on a past prophecy and begins to suspect a darker, more calculated plot involving family betrayal, inheritance, and possibly an assassination attempt. Haskell is puzzled by Thatch’s unusual affection for Valeria, an adopted daughter of only three years, and starts to plan his next move in the complex and dangerous family dynamics.

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The sharp crack reverberated through the stillness of the room.

“Ah!” Valeria gasped, her voice trembling with shock. She had never imagined that Haskell would have the audacity to strike her so openly, especially in front of their father.

Draven sprang up from his seat, his face mirroring the disbelief that gripped the room.

Thatch’s expression darkened, thunderous and unforgiving. “Haskell, what on earth do you think you’re doing?”

Ignoring the storm of anger from his father, Haskell spoke with unsettling calmness. “That,” he said, “was punishment for being the adopted daughter of the Palmer family and daring to report me to Father.”

He lifted his hand again. “Crispin, continue.”

Another sharp slap landed on Valeria’s other cheek, the blow sending her staggering backward until she collapsed at Thatch’s feet.

“And that,” Haskell added coldly, “was for mocking my disability in front of Father.”

Tears streamed down Valeria’s face as she sobbed, “Dad, can’t you see? He’s crossed a line this time!”

Thatch bent down to help her up, his eyes burning with fierce anger. “Haskell, that’s enough! Losing the use of your legs hasn’t made you lose your mind too! How dare you defy my orders? Are you trying to start a rebellion?”

Valeria clutched her reddened cheeks, shooting Haskell a glare sharp enough to cut steel.

Unmoved, Haskell’s lips curled into a faint, cold smile. “Father, don’t forget—your power in this family exists only because of the success I brought and the respect I earned from Grandfather. Without me, you would be nothing.”

His words hit like a hammer, a direct challenge to Thatch’s authority. The elder man’s face flushed a deep, angry red.

“Do you honestly believe that because I’m confined to a wheelchair, I’m powerless now?” Haskell pressed on. “That you have enough strength to carry on without me? That Draven can just step in and take over the empire I built?”

Draven quickly interjected, trying to ease the tension. “Haskell, you’re misunderstanding Father. He would never think that.”

But Haskell’s smile turned thinner, colder. “Believe what you want, but remember this: as long as I live, everything you possess is mine to take away.”

He paused, then added with a calculated calm, “If there’s nothing else, Father, I’ll take my leave. I have a chess game scheduled with Grandfather tonight.”

Turning his gaze to Draven, a chilling, contemplative smile played on his lips. “Speaking of which, Draven, you’ve been back for three years now, haven’t you? And yet, you still haven’t played a single game of chess with Grandfather.”

Before Draven could respond, Crispin was already wheeling Haskell out of the hall.

Once outside, Haskell stared into the deepening dusk, his expression unreadable.

“Crispin,” he said quietly, “I want you to discreetly investigate Father. Find out the true nature of his relationship with Valeria.”

Crispin blinked in surprise. “Investigate your father and Valeria, sir?”

Haskell met his gaze steadily. “Yes.”

“I understand, sir,” Crispin replied, his tone now carefully neutral.

A cold, calculating look settled over Haskell’s eyes. Years ago, Draven had been sent away after a fortune-teller predicted misfortune—an ominous prophecy that had never made sense to him. But now, Haskell suspected something far darker: a carefully orchestrated assassination plot driven by greed and inheritance.

His father’s unusual affection for Valeria puzzled him deeply. She was merely an adopted daughter, having been part of the family for only three years. Why would Thatch lavish such attention on her?

The questions hung heavy in the twilight air as Haskell’s mind raced, plotting his next move in the tangled web of family power and betrayal.

Conclusion

The chapter closes on a tense and fractured family dynamic, where power struggles and deep-seated resentments surface with painful clarity. Valeria’s suffering and Haskell’s cold defiance expose the fragile balance of authority within the Palmer family, revealing how wounds—both physical and emotional—run deep. The clash between father and son underscores the themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the haunting influence of past decisions that continue to shape their present.

Amidst the turmoil, the unresolved mysteries surrounding Valeria’s place in the family and Thatch’s true intentions linger like shadows over the characters’ hearts. Haskell’s calculated resolve to uncover hidden truths signals that beneath the surface, alliances and motives are far more complex than they seem. This chapter leaves readers suspended in a moment of uneasy anticipation, where trust is scarce and every action could tip the scales toward destruction or redemption.

What to Expect in Next Chapter?

The next chapter promises to delve deeper into the simmering tensions within the Palmer family, where loyalty and betrayal intertwine in unexpected ways. As Haskell sets his plan in motion to uncover the truth behind his father’s seemingly inexplicable favoritism towards Valeria, the fragile alliances between siblings and parents will be tested like never before. The emotional stakes are rising, and the shadows of past prophecies and hidden motives loom ever larger.

Readers can anticipate a charged atmosphere where secrets begin to unravel, and the true nature of each character’s intentions comes under scrutiny. The complex dynamics between Haskell, Valeria, Draven, and Thatch are poised to ignite conflicts that could redefine their relationships and the future of the family empire. With every whispered suspicion and calculated move, the question remains: who will emerge victorious, and at what cost?

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