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Chapter 1044

As if fate itself wanted to set things in motion, the time had come. Laura, Lucius, and Maximus left the house together.

The younger siblings saw them go, but they didn’t think much of it. Lately, the three of them had been leaving without saying where they were going, so this time didn’t seem any different.

Laura was nervous–more nervous than when she went to talk to Adrian. She knew this conversation would define many things and reveal the truth of the situation.

Even though she was confident that her brother would choose his family over a painful reality, she also knew that Paul was still a teenager. And at that age, emotions could be unpredictable.

“Laura… Relax, sweetheart,” Maximus said, glancing at her through the rearview mirror.

“I’m fine, Dad!” Laura replied, avoiding his gaze.

“Lau, sis, everything will be okay. Just try to stay calm and listen,” Lucius reassured her.

herself. The café was about 40 minutes away with traffic, which gave her plenty of

really hurt to think that he was with someone else now. And if she

the Brown & George Residence]

mess, drowning in tears. Her conversation with her grandfather the

bastard! Damn you, Grandpa! Why the hell won’t you just die

to process everything

[Several Hours Earlier]

and ruling out any serious injuries, Adrian had only stayed under observation for a couple of

had kindly explained that he had slipped and hit his head in the kitchen. Adrian didn’t contradict her. But just because he didn’t speak up didn’t mean he planned to let it slide.

this upon himself. Everything happening now traced back to the moment he found out Laura was

become was nothing more than karma delivering a well–deserved

much he tried to pull himself together, the memories kept coming back, forcing him to face

the room. He only snapped back to reality

are you feeling? It’s time to go home. Everything’s sorted. I already paid, and

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