A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 40

Yvan made his way down the grand staircase of the opulent manor, a mocking smirk playing on

his lips as he faced Matilda. “Matilda, you sure have a high opinion of yourself.”

The servants had all dispersed, leaving only Matilda and Yvan at the entrance, locked in a standoff.

Just a few days ago, Yvan had burst through her doors, and now, Matilda was the one stepping

into his house uninvited.

Violet, upon seeing her, wore a mask of complex and profound emotions–pity, hatred, and sympathy.

To Matilda, the five years she had spent behind bars paled in comparison to the heart–wrenching days since her release that she had to face Yvan.

“So, you’ve set your heart on fighting me for our son?” Tears welled up in Matilda’s eyes, her voice a plaintive cry. “Let’s take this to court! You haven’t shown a shred of care for him in five years–I refuse to believe your lawyer can make you the victor!”

of Ashton City, and you want to talk about a court battle,

to be learned the hard way, even if she had already

for Logan, she

court!” Matilda forced a tearful smile, “Yvan, I won’t give an ich when it comes to my son, not even

“You think you can die? I thought

piece

called upstairs with the last of her strength, “Logan!”

his room and flung himself into

days. Just stay here and be good for now.” Matilda stroked Logan’s

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of affection that cast him as

but Matilda declined, turning away just as

was unchanged from

the distance, his