Honora is tearful and distressed as she insists she never intended to insult Larissa. She explains that she had just finished her German lesson when she saw Larissa outside and approached her with kindness, hoping to help her with music or painting. However, Larissa misinterpreted Honora\u2019s intentions, thinking she was being looked down upon, and slapped her without warning. Honora swears she meant no offense.<\/p>\n
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Vivica comforts Honora, expressing her belief in her daughter\u2019s innocence and chastising Neville and Sapphira for failing to control Honora on her first day. She calls Kiernan to seek justice, demanding an explanation for the injuries to Leopold and Honora. Vivica urges her son Leopold and Honora to speak up about what resolution they want, promising that Kiernan will ensure justice.<\/p>\n
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Honora quietly asks for an apology from Larissa. Leopold supports this, requesting that Larissa apologize and sign an agreement allowing Honora to remain in the Judson family. Larissa reacts with scorn, refusing to apologize and accusing Leopold of being disgusting. She then declares she wants to sever all biological ties with her birth family, asking Kiernan to witness an agreement that would permanently end their relationship.<\/p>\n
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The tension escalates as Leopold mocks Larissa\u2019s threat to cut ties, and Vivica warns her about the irrevocability of such a decision. Larissa defiantly replies that only a dog would regret it and then plays a recording on her phone, hinting that it will explain why she hit Leopold and Honora. Honora\u2019s face pales as she braces herself to listen.<\/p>\n
Tears welled in Honora\u2019s eyes as she shook her head.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI truly didn\u2019t insult Larissa. This morning, I had just finished my German lesson at the Haven Loft when I saw her standing outside. I thought she might be interested in learning music or painting, sol went over to say hello. I genuinely wanted to help her.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She paused, stubbornly wiping a tear from her eye.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBut somehow, Larissa thought I was looking down on her and showing off. Without another word, she slapped me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI swear on my life,\u201d she choked out, \u201cI never meant to insult her.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vivica stroked Honora\u2019s tear\u2013streaked face. \u201cMy sweet girl, don\u2019t cry. Of course Mom believes you. You\u2019ve always been so good and obedient. I raised you myself. How could you ever be the person Larissa is describing?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
After comforting Honora, she turned on the others. \u201cYou see? I told you this girl from the country would be wild and hard to manage. Neville, Sapphira, since you\u2019ve adopted her, you need to control her. How could you let her cause this much trouble on her first day?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She then turned to Kiernan, her voice thick with grievance. \u201cDad, I called you here to seek justice. You\u2019ve heard what happened. All I want is for Neville and Sapphira to give me an explanation:\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leopold and Honora can\u2019t be injured for nothing.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kiernan\u2019s face was grim. \u201cWhat do you want?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vivica quickly prompted her son. \u201cLeopold, you and Honora tell him. What will it take to resolve this? Don\u2019t be afraid to speak up. Your grandpa will ensure you get justice today.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Honora looked at Larissa through tear\u2013filled eyes and whispered, \u201cAll I want is an apology from\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vivica then looked at her son.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cShe is a Judson, so I won\u2019t ask for an eye for an eye,\u201d Leopold said. \u201cI just want her to apologize to Honora and sign an agreement promising to let Honora remain in the Judson family. Is that so much to ask, Grandpa?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSo much?\u201d Larissa scoffed. \u201cForcing me to apologize to her is the biggest insult you could offer me. Leopold, you really have a talent for being disgusting.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She then turned to Kiernan. \u201cGrandpa, since I\u2019ve officially joined my new parents\u2018 household, I don\u2019t want Uncle Paxton and Aunt Vivica to use our biological ties to emotionally blackmail me anymore. So, I\u2019d like you to witness this: after we settle the matter of me hitting Leopold, I want to sign an agreement with them to permanently sever our relationship.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leopold sneered. \u201cPermanently sever our relationship? Ha, do you think that\u2019s a threat? Not having a sister like you would be a dream come true!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her own son had been beaten, and Vivica was done biting her tongue for the sake of a potential inheritance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/2\u00a0<\/p>\n
18:20\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 30\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLarissa, are you sure about this? Once you sign that document, there\u2019s no going back, no matter how much you regret it!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOnly a dog would regret it,\u201d Larissa shot back, then looked at Honora. \u201cYou want to know why I hit them? Just listen to this.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Honora froze. Listen? What does she mean?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her heart began to pound in her chest. Could it be\u2026?\u00a0<\/p>\n
No! It can\u2019t be!\u00a0<\/p>\n
As Honora\u2019s face drained of color, Larissa pulled out her phone and played a recording.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHere, have a listen.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
212\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u2019s breathtaking cold.<\/p>\n
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