After the Last Tear: Rising from the Ashes of a Broken Marriage By Cassila K

Chapter 57

Mandy's attempt to force her way into my home was thwarted by the staff.

Her pallor was genuine this time, not one of her performances.

"Yvonne, please, don't let Luke leave me."

I checked the time-ten minutes until departure.

"He's not my concern anymore."

The words triggered something in her. Mandy's composure shattered as she thrashed about, eyes venomous.

"You witch! You're making Luke abandon me!"

"He loves me! ME! What right do you have to take him?"

"My brother's dead-I have nothing left. Can't you just let me have Luke?"

between

brother deserved his

froze, then began trembling as realization

meant for Luke.

you? You watched Luke carry

basked in your glory long enough, Mandy. Time to

head in desperate

"No... no..."

true?" Luke's voice cut

Mandy's body convulsed.

to witness their confrontation. It was time

the car at the gate. I

for me, but

go!" He shoved her

night at

window sealed,