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?”

knitted together in a frown, and she shot a stern

features, evident in every line

he vigorously shook his head, a

any alternative explanation for Lucinda’s

could Nala know

mself did not?

Lucinda remained incredulous.

were just a

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

Nala’s tone was unwavering.

“I speak the truth.

mother entrusted me

today would condemn me to a

keep this secret as

as she contemplated

passing had been attributed to

overwhelming for

Nala claimed to hold the key to

her trust

penetrate the depths of Lucinda’s

embrace the truth, or do you

contemplative pause, Lucinda’s voice remained steady as she replied, “I place

you seek in return

demeanor exuded an aura of charm, her expression hinting

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