Chapter 889:

Harlee knew her mother’s worry was rooted in love, but she had her own plans. She had no intention of showing mercy to Etta.

Her mind was set on making Etta suffer before casting her into the snake pit.

Yet, seeing Skyla’s concern and Callie’s desperate plea, Harlee felt a momentary pull of compassion.

“I’ll agree to spare Etta’s life, but don’t think she will walk away unscathed,” Harlee said calmly.

A fresh wave of dread quickly replaced Callie’s fleeting relief.

Her heart pounded painfully in her chest.

Harlee carefully set her teacup down, her movements deliberate and composed.

“She will be disfigured, crippled, stripped of her diploma, and robbed of everything she holds dear.

Do you still wish to plead for her?”

in a sharp gasp when she

to speak up for

unwilling to meet

Callie swallowed hard, steeling herself against

So be it if sparing Etta’s life comes at

mattered more than keeping her daughter alive. No matter how broken Etta returned, she vowed to

s . com

“She will be sent back in

for, Callie, who had been holding herself together

legs gave way beneath her, and she collapsed to

of pity

for

hospital. When she wakes up, ensure she is given a generous severance package. We should part on

her lips trembling as she began

“Mom, if you really…”

cut Harlee off with a subtle

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