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 tears

brother deserved his

then began trembling

meant for Luke.

watched Luke carry that guilt all

long enough, Mandy.

head in

"No... no..."

true?" Luke's voice cut through the

Mandy's body convulsed.

no desire to witness their confrontation. It was

at the gate. I hurried toward

me, but

go!" He shoved her

that night

window sealed, muting