His grandfather wasn\u2019t giving them a single cent of the Judson fortune. And it was all because they had been deceived by Honors, because they had abandoned his sister, Larissa,\u00a0<\/p>\n
And now, the architect of their downfall was standing right here, feigning concern. The hypocrisy was nauseating\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leopold tried to scream at her, but his voice came out as a hoarse, garbled mess. \u201cHonora\u2026 you\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finley, who had started walking toward them, froze when he saw the look of pure loathing on his brother\u2019s face. Why would Leopold look at Honora like that the moment he woke up? He suddenly remembered what Larissa had told him\u2013that Leopold\u2019s mind had been awake the whole time. And who had been by his side at the hospital? His mother\u2026 and Honora.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Had something happened while Honora was \u201ccaring\u201d for him?\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMom\u2026\u201d Leopold\u2019s voice trembled with urgency. He looked at his mother, who was lost in her own grief. \u201cHelp\u2026 help me\u2026 up!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vivica snapped back to reality. \u201cOf course!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She carefully took his arms and helped him sit up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The effort was immense, and Leopold slumped back against the sofa, catching his breath. \u201cMom\u2026 a glass of water\u2026 I\u2019m so thirsty\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vivica started to get up, but Finley stepped in. \u201cI\u2019ll get it, Mom.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He swallowed his questions, shot a quick glance at Larissa, and hurried to the water cooler. Honora turned and reached for the glass as he returned. \u201cI\u2019ll give it to him. He\u2019s just woken up, he must still\u00a0<\/p>\n
be weak\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNo,\u201d Leopold cut her off sharply. \u201cI\u2019ll do it myself.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Honora froze, slowly retracting her hand.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finley looked from Honora to Leopold, then walked past her and handed the glass directly to his brother. Leopold took it and drank greedily.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLeopold, slow down, slow down\u2026\u201d Vivica fretted.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After draining the glass, Leopold felt some of his strength return. He handed Vivica the empty cup.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vivica asked, \u201cDo you want something to eat?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He cleared his throat, his voice finally steadier. \u201cNo, Mom. There\u2019s something important I need to tell you all.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Honora grew tense and took a step back.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSomething important?\u201d Vivica set the cup down. \u201cIs it about the car crash? Did that wretched girl Larissa try to harm you? Is that why you tampered with her brakes, to protect yourself?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, Mom,\u201d Leopold interrupted. \u201cJust\u2026 don\u2019t talk. Listen to me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/2\u00a0<\/p>\n
09:46\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 368\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vivica fell silent. \u201cOkay, Leopold. I\u2019m listening. It\u2019s been so long since I\u2019ve heard your voice.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leopold turned to Larissa, his eyes filled with guilt. \u201cSis\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The word sent a shockwave through the room. Paxton, Vivica, and Finley all stared at him in disbelief.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLeopold, what\u2019s wrong with you?\u201d Vivica couldn\u2019t help herself. \u201cDid the crash damage your brain? Have you forgotten we disowned that girl? Why are you calling the person who did this to you \u2018sis\u2018?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Honora now knew for certain: Leopold hated her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leopold\u2019s gaze remained fixed on Larissa\u2019s impassive face. He shook his head, his voice choked with regret. \u201cNo, Mom, I was wrong. We were all wrong\u2026 We were deceived by Honora.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 369\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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