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

Graham’s features, evident in every line

his head,

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.

entrusted me with

understand that returning to the Simmons family today would condemn me to

keep this secret as my bargaining

as she contemplated Nala’s

her mother’s passing

been overwhelming for Lucinda and

the key to the truth behind her mother’s

her trust

seemed to penetrate the depths

you hesitant to embrace the truth, or do you

voice remained steady as she replied, “I place my trust in you

seek in return for

demeanor exuded an aura of charm, her expression hinting

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