Chapter 0512

Chapter 0512

On the surface, her words sounded comforting, but in reality, they were laced with cruelty, pouring salt on an open wound. The more Evangeline suffered, the happier Serena felt.

"You really want to know, Sister?" Evangeline asked, her eyes fixed steadily on Serena.

"I know I shouldn't ask you this right now," Serena replied with feigned concern. "I'm just curious about what kind of man he was. He must've been remarkable; otherwise, you wouldn't have fallen for him, right? After all these years, you've never cared for any man- he was the first."

"Yes, he was the first. And he'll be the only one," Evangeline said, allowing her voice to tremble with emotion. "Whoever it was that goaded Suzy into this... If I find out who, I won't let them off!"

"Sister, why not leave it to me?" Serena offered eagerly. "I'll help you look into it. I want to know who hated you so much they'd resort to such a vicious scheme."

"Fine, I'll leave it to you," Evangeline agreed, a bitter edge in her tone. "I need to focus on organizing Simon's funeral. Even though he wasn't officially my husband, I still want to give him a burial worthy of one. Even if the family elders oppose it, I'll see it through."

"Whatever you decide, I'll support you," Serena said, dabbing away Evangeline's tears with a handkerchief. "I'll even help deal with the family if they cause trouble. Don't cry. Remember, even if Simon is gone, you still have me. No matter what happens, I'll protect you, just like I did when we were kids."

"I know."

to leave. "I'll make arrangements to investigate right away. I'll

Serena's retreating figure with

as sisters would never change.

absurd.

face of ambition and power,

constant patience and compromise didn't

side. Instead, they only fueled

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thought

Her decision was made.

mind. As she reached the door, she paused and turned back to ask, "What do you plan

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her own hands, she was just manipulated

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