Chapter 302 Lots of Questions

Stephanie could not restrain her protest. “Xavier, you mustn’t believe her. How could I ever contemplate such an act? Milly is my sister–how could I bring harm upon her? When I moved the stone, it was to shield us from the venomous umbra viper. It’s….

But before Stephanie could finish, Xavier’s eyes flared with anger, disbelief, and a bitter sense of betrayal.

In a sudden eruption, he seized Stephanie’s throat, his gaze ablaze with fury. “Stephanie, are you still deceiving me? I offered you a chance, and yet you persist in falsehood. I nearly..

I nearly lost everything!

“I did not seek retribution just yet, yet you approach me with lies.”

As his grasp tightened, Stephanie struggled for breath. “Xavier, I swear… I speak the truth…”

Xavier sneered. “The umbra viper is among the deadliest snakes, but it is not native to this region. How could it survive here? Though it is a beast, it is not foolish enough to ingest nightshade.

Stephanie’s complexion drained. “But…”

Milly had explicitly mentioned it was an inland python!

Was she being deceived once more?

That b*tch!

As Stephanie felt herself slipping into unconsciousness, Xavier abruptly released her.

Gasping for air, Stephanie collapsed to the ground.

The compassionate Xavier she once knew had transformed into an aloof, indifferent figure.

be consequences, I promise you that. Even if you are not linked to

glare, Xavier departed,

like Xavier could peer deep into her

leave. She clenched her hem until her knuckles were white, and her eyes were

wishes to see me again? Does he

was her ally anymore.

she would feel her fear getting triggered. Even now, she

Jordan and Xavier were much more important than him in the family. Placing sole reliance

302 Lots

determination surged within

45 Pearls

would seek refuge with the

desolate stairwell,

chamber, Milly inspected her injured hand in

the heavy stone striking her hand lingered vividly in her memory. In that moment, she had been

been reduced to bare

With an anxious heart, she gingerly

it remained intact, bearing only

Huh?

been erroneous? Could it be that the injury was not as dire as she had initially perceived, her memory clouded by

that scratch had nearly driven her into

frown adorned

her room, as if a heated argument

coarse voice bellowed. “We’ve booked this entire floor! We’re paying double, so everyone

vacate!”

hushed tones, “I’m sorry, sir, but we have numerous patients under our care, many in critical condition. Forcibly relocating them

for consequences! If any harm befalls my master, I shall

lower your voice. It’s

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255