Chapter 2009

Upon hearing Lucinda’s explanation, Nala’s lips curled into a sneer, and a bitter laugh escaped her Lips.

“Lucinda, if I proposed reconciliation, would you accept?” she asked, her gaze unwavering.

Lucinda remained resolute.

“No.

You’ve wounded me repeatedly, like a broken lock beyond repair.

No matter how you try to mend it, the damage is irreversible.

You know better than anyone the depth of your malice and resentment towards me.

Nala’s eyes darkened, acknowledging the truth in Lucinda’s words.

Her hatred for Lucinda ran deep, ingrained in her very being.

Yet, she still held one final card to play.

Rising from Danilo’s embrace, Nala fixed her gaze on Lucinda.

“I know the truth behind your mother’s demise, Lucinda.

Are you curious?”

a frown, and she shot a stern

features, evident in every line of his

he vigorously shook his head, a

there any alternative explanation

know something he

mself did not?

Lucinda remained incredulous.

just

could you possess such knowledge? Spare us the charade and return with me to the

Nala’s tone was unwavering.

“I speak the truth.

entrusted me

understand that returning to the Simmons family today would condemn me to a lifetime of

choose to keep this secret as my bargaining

pursed as

passing had been attributed to

had been overwhelming for Lucinda and her

hold the key to

she place her trust in

to penetrate the depths of Lucinda’s thoughts as

truth, or

as she replied, “I place my trust in you

seek in return

aura of charm, her expression hinting at her

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