Chapter 557

Elijah lay motionless on the ground, his body limp and lifeless. Elysia's fear escalated into uncontrollable trembling as tears streamed down her face. She looked at her three little ones, refusing to accept reality.

"Please... tell mommy that Elijah isn't responding because he's just sleeping, right? He's just asleep, isn't he?"

Her refusal to face the truth only made the scene more heartbreaking. The three kids buried themselves in her embrace, their cries growing louder. "Mommy! Waaaahhh..."

The Bradford clan stood aside, watching with cold indifference. The women, once envious of Elysia, now seemed to relish in her pain. It was as if they were finally venting their pent-up malice.

There were snide remarks and attempts to stir discord.

"Crying as if it's real, who are you trying to fool? Deep down, you're probably wishing Elijah was dead."

"Yeah, Elijah wasn't even her own flesh and blood. How many stepmothers truly care? She must be thrilled about this!"

Some offered insincere condolences.

Thorne, no need to cry. Tarin's the one who's truly suffering, he needs

consolation."

your crocodile tears. Better focus on the real victim here! Your wailing won't change

a venomous glare that could freeze blood. His eyes were red, tears clinging to his lashes, but his gaze was fierce, like a

beat at that look. It reminded her of the devastating aftermath faced by Elizabeth and Kendrick, the same look Tarquin had. The resemblance was uncanny! If you only looked into those eyes, you'd swear it was a young Tarquin

daring to utter another word. Elliot, fighting

need to calm down. Now's not the time

"Right, right, we need to save

bit her lip hard enough to draw blood, and pinched her palm to force the pain to focus her. She needed to

pointless. Their only hope

Elijah! Find a quiet place for mom and Elijah,

bulging from stress, looked terrifying. He watched Elysia force something into Elijah's mouth, making him swallow, and then remembered Elysia's medical expertise.

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