Love the Second Time Around Novel

Chapter 34 Lifesaver

Immediately, my hand came to a halt as I panicked. Why would someone return at this hour? Wait a moment, why does it matter if someone is here? After all, this place used to be my home. I’m just here to take my own belongings. There’s nothing to be afraid of!

Right at that moment, the bedroom door was pushed open, and Coraline’s shrill voice echoed behind me. “Why are you here? Liliana, you thief! I can’t believe that you have the guts to return!”

At that, I immediately zipped the bag shut and slung it over my shoulder before turning around to give her a cold glare. “Shut up. Who are you calling a thief? Shouldn’t it be you or your son?”

In a fit of rage, Coraline slammed the door where it connected against the wall with a loud thud.

She strode toward me and raised her hand to strike me. “You b*tch, I’ll make you eat your words!” she yelled furiously.

However, I anticipated her movements and dodged her hand when she attempted to hit me.

At that, Coraline nearly lost her footing when I moved away from her.

“I can’t be bothered to talk to scum like you anymore.” Now that I’ve taken what I needed, I don’t have to waste my time here anymore.

With that, I tightened my grip on my bag and made a move to leave. Yet, Coraline hindered my exit by clinging onto my bag stubbornly.

“Liliana, you should just spill the beans! Were you here to steal something? You aren’t allowed to leave until I check your bag!” Coraline insisted.

Due to Coraline’s meddlesome nature, I wasn’t surprised when she mentioned that she wanted to go through my bag.

I grasped onto my bad without any intentions of letting go. “Who do you think you are to check my bag? Your son hasn’t signed our divorce yet. Therefore, this is still my home! Don’t you dare forget that!” I snapped back.

Thus, we were both locked in a struggle over the bed.

“You b*tch, you hooked up with another man despite being engaged to my son! What happened to the other man? Did he abandon you too? Did you finally realize that this is your home?” Coraline sneered and said, “I wonder how your mom managed to raise such a b*tch. The two of you must be cut from the same cloth. Did she cheat on your dad too? Your entire family must be—”

regret it if you say another word!” Rage swelled in my heart when I heard Coraline’s

I couldn’t believe she crossed the line by insulting my parents. I wish

crossed Coraline’s face when she saw my outburst. However, her astonished expression was quickly replaced by an arrogant laugh. “What’s the matter? Were my words true? You and your mom

of insanity. Unable to hold back my anger anymore, I lashed

let out a scream of pain when my

the same time, she let go of my bag and

movement caused Coraline to lose momentum as she stumbled backward and collapsed to the ground. Her head collided

rooted in the spot as I glared at her. With a cold voice,

about my parents, I swore that I would kick her

was silent. She remained on the floor and

suspiciously before nudging her body with my foot. Yet,

gaze to the table. To my horror, there was crimson blood dripping off

that blood had begun to pool

I tossed my bag aside

her in my arms as I cried out in panic. All of a sudden,

drained my body of any energy as I

loud ringtone of my phone startled

I rummaged for my phone. The notification on my

to my trembling, it took me several tries before I could click on the button to answer the

“Liliana, did you—”

burst into tears as

happened? Where are

me to realize the severity of the situation. “I-I killed someone. Dominic, what

feeling of blood all over my

yell. Subconsciously, it caused me to stop sobbing profusely. However, my tears continued to