Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 847

Long ago, back when Madge first disappeared-when the police scoured every corner and finally gave up in defeat-Geneva's suspicions toward Kathleen began to fester.

The sisters had left the house together, but only Madge was abducted. If the kidnappers were after money, wouldn't it make sense to snatch them both? Two hostages would fetch a higher ransom than one. No kidnapper in their right mind would leave that kind of cash on the table.

And if this was about desire instead of money, then all the more reason to take

both girls.

But in the end, Kathleen returned home unharmed. What did that say?

Geneva's doubts peaked when Kathleen married Teague. After Aberdeen disappeared, Kathleen had the most to gain. There were simply too many suspicious details.

Geneva's voice trembled as she recalled, "I have no proof-I can't go to the police and have her arrested. But in my heart, I've always known she's the culprit. I can't stand to live under the same roof with her, let alone pretend to be her loving mother."

If she lied to herself, what justice would that do for Madge?

If she forgave the murderer, how could she ever face her daughter?

These two thoughts consumed Geneva's mind at the time.

No! She could never-would never-forgive her.

distance, why she couldn't help but lash out,

Kathleen to

to deny her everything she longed

couldn't control the rest of the world, but

with sorrow. "You've been carrying all this alone... Why didn't you tell

told you, would you have believed me?" Geneva shot back. "You always thought I was cold and distant with Kathleen, thought

old man clutched his chest,

Aberdeen... Geneva...

all this to make you feel regret or pain. I just

word with emphasis. "Don't ever give Kathleen another chance to

streaming down her cheeks as she nodded. "Yes. From this day forward, no one will ever hurt us

shot to his feet. "No! We can't

are you planning?" Geneva

to pay for what she's done!" Neely's voice shook

once. "Don't be foolish! We just got Madge back-don't

we're just supposed to let her walk free?"

it, no matter how much time has passed, she's bound to have left

what are you

keep looking for them. Madge, do you remember what they