In this chapter, Vivica and Paxton arrive with Leopold and Honora, revealing that Leopold is injured and limping. Vivica urgently demands that their father, Kiernan, defend Leopold, accusing Larissa of wrongdoing. Vivica\u2019s emotional plea and accusatory tone set a tense atmosphere, highlighting the ongoing family conflict. Larissa, however, remains composed and even amused by Vivica\u2019s outburst, challenging the accusations against her.<\/p>\n
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Larissa openly admits to hitting Honora and injuring Leopold\u2019s knee but insists that both actions were justified. She claims Honora insulted her and that Leopold was about to attack her first, framing her actions as self-defense and discipline. Sapphira supports Larissa, urging Vivica to get her facts straight and protect Larissa from unfair accusations, showing a strong maternal bond that Larissa deeply appreciates.<\/p>\n
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Vivica vehemently denies Larissa\u2019s version of events, defending Honora\u2019s character and accusing Larissa of slandering her and provoking the violence. The chapter ends with Larissa confronting Honora directly, challenging her to deny the insults, leaving the conflict unresolved and the family tensions high. The emotions of accusation, defense, and loyalty are central to this chapter\u2019s unfolding drama.<\/p>\n
Chapter 29\u00a0<\/p>\n
As the words faded, Vivica and Paxton marched in, with Leopold and Honora in tow. Leopold was limping, and one of his hands was scraped raw.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDad, you have to stand up for Leopold today!\u201d Vivica cried, her eyes glistening with tears as if she were the victim of a great injustice.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Watching her, Larissa thought that Honora and Vivica really were more like mother and daughter; their talent for playing the victim was identical.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Neville and Sapphira exchanged a look of weary resignation. What were Paxton and Vivica stirring up now, dragging Kiernan into it?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Upon entering the hall, Vivica saw the happy scene of Larissa with Neville and Sapphira, and a sour feeling twisted in her gut.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She deliberately raised her voice. \u201cNeville, Sapphira, how can you sit here laughing with my daughter? Don\u2019t you know what a terrible thing she\u2019s done today?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Meeting Leopold\u2019s hateful gaze, Larissa\u2019s eyes twinkled with amusement.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy are you shouting in my house, Aunt Vivica? Tell me, what terrible thing have I done?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The sound of her name on Larissa\u2019s lips grated on Vivica\u2019s nerves every time. She strode forward, her voice sharp with accusation. \u201cLarissa, there\u2019s a limit to your tantrums! Now you\u2019re attacking your own brother? I see you\u2019ve gotten quite arrogant with your new status as the Judson heiress. Today, your grandpa is going to teach you a lesson!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sapphira pulled Larissa closer. \u201cBefore you start making accusations, Vivica, you should get your facts straight. Don\u2019t frighten my girl.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Feeling Sapphira\u2019s protective gesture, Larissa felt a wave of warmth.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damn, this motherly love was addictive. She almost wished she could be reborn as Sapphira\u2019s biological daughter.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Neville frowned. \u201cVivica, you need to be clear. I don\u2019t believe Larissa would attack someone without a\u00a0<\/p>\n
reason.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vivica pulled her son forward. \u201cWouldn\u2019t she? Look at Honora\u2019s face, and look at Leopold\u2019s knee! Leopold told me Larissa did this to them this morning!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sapphira turned to Larissa, her voice gentle and free of accusation. \u201cLarissa, what happened?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa admitted it freely. \u201cThat\u2019s right. I hit Honora and I injured Leopold\u2019s knee. But in my opinion, they both deserved it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vivica\u2019s eyes widened. \u201cNonsense! What do you mean they deserved it? What right do you have to hit my son and daughter?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa ignored her and addressed Kiernan. \u201cGrandpa, I know hitting people is wrong. But Honora was insulting me. No matter what, I am your granddaughter, the true heiress of this family. She\u2019s just an adopted daughter. Don\u2019t you think she deserved to be disciplined for insulting me? As for Leopold,\u00a0<\/p>\n
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he was about to attack me first. Kicking his knee was just self\u2013defense.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re lying!\u201d Vivica shot back. \u201cWe\u2019ve known Honora for twenty years. You think we don\u2019t know what kind of person she is? She would never insult anyone! She\u2019s been nothing but kind to you since you arrived. You\u2019re the one slandering her! And Leopold only tried to hit you because you slapped Honora without any provocation!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa raised an eyebrow. \u201cIs that so? Honora, are you going to stand there and say you didn\u2019t insult me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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