Chapter 113

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I took her into my arms in a hug, dropping a kiss on her head and whispering comforting words into her ears. I didn’t want to make her feel worse about the situation. That wasn’t going to help either of us at all.

“Is there anything else that you remember?” I asked, with my arms still wrapped around her, stroking her hair gently.

“Earlier this morning while I was in the kitchen with Christie, Emilia came into the kitchen from the garden. It was obvious that she had come from the woods. Her hands and fingers were streaked with dirt and even her pajamas. I’m sure she didn’t expect that we would be up so early, but of course when we asked questions she was only hostile to us before she exited the kitchen.” Freya finished.

That was all the information I needed, Emilia was responsible for poisoning Jessy and she would pay with her life whether or not Jessy survived it. I was more than happy for the self control that I had because all that I wanted in this moment was to storm out of the room and claw the maids brain out.

But I couldn’t do that, not right away. I needed to be here for Freya, who was still crying.

“She poisoned Jessy, she has tried to take my baby’s life and there’s nothing I can do now except hope and pray. And this is my fault. She has to pay.” Freya said, struggling within my hold.

It was obvious how weak her entire body was because she could barely even struggle properly. I knew how much this entire thing was for her and it pained me more than I could express.

“It’s not your

Emilia, just

after that, she switched between muttering about how worried she was about Jessy and how

angry

it all, I only continued to

after then that her eyes fell shut completely. I felt relieved watching her sleep because it meant bliss. Even if it was only going to

for now.

properly on the bed and

a deep breath, I let my thoughts run around. The two people that I loved and valued so much, were in a lot of pain and it was all because of one person, I didn’t know what she hoped to achieve with this, but that was the thing. I didn’t care one bit.

room and made a beeline for my office, the only space that was the best for thinking, but on my way I found

knew who did it but until I was satisfied that she was working alone,

you. Beta Smith is downstairs and he wanted to speak with

attend Jessy’s party. He gave some shitty excuse about being busy but I knew it was bullshit. Smith adored Jessy a lot

surprising was the fact that he was

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