Rebirth of Billionaire's Wife (Eveline)

Chapter 397

Chapter 397 397: There is something you need to know.

"They let go of me just like that. And do you know what they said?" She muttered, her eyes fixed intently on her man.

"Her father must be waiting for her," she disclosed, hoping those words might stir some change in his expression.

But she was wrong.

Kaden didn't react at all.

"I know," he said suddenly, and that was enough to send a jolt through Sherlyn.

A strange feeling twisted in her gut—something wasn't right. What had happened to her didn't feel like a random incident. It felt planned.

As if she had been kidnapped for a reason.

Kaden had never wanted to keep anything from Sherlyn. But now, the truth hovered between them like a blade ready to drop. Because whatever had happened… her father had been part of it too.

"Listen to me, Sherlyn. There's something you need to know," Kaden said, his voice low but steady. He had made up his mind—it was time to confess everything.

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[Jedrick's Mansion]

Michelle remained in her room until she heard the unmistakable sound of Jedrick's car pulling away from the driveway. Only then did she allow herself to exhale. The silence that followed was heavy—unnatural, almost—as if the house itself was holding its breath.

It still surprised her how busy Jedrick had become lately, especially ever since that woman moved in.

But none of that mattered now.

All she cared about was finding a way to sneak out of the room and finally meet the mysterious woman everyone seemed so eager to forget.

She had already told Ella everything she knew about Valeria. But what Ella revealed in return had shaken her to the core.

abused for years and was now battling Alzheimer's. And yet, despite her fragile state,

Why?

Mischelle ever since. The truth had to be worse than she

careful to avoid the loud spot near the dresser. She paused by the door and placed a hand on the handle. Her

opened the door slowly—inch by inch—until the latch gave way with a soft click. Holding her

light from the wall sconces flickered just enough to cast long shadows across the corridor. The house was silent, save for the distant ticking of the grandfather clock downstairs.

Michelle stepped out.

and she clutched the edge of her shawl tighter around her shoulders. She moved quietly, her ears straining for any sign of life. The scent of old wood polish lingered in the air,

knew where Valeria was being kept. A room at the far end

fluttered the

But nothing followed.

herself, she

She was close now.

to meet the woman. No matter what secrets were buried here, no matter the risk—Mischelle

Valeria was the only

door, her fingers brushing the knob in anticipation, a voice sliced through the silence and jolted

are you

leaping to her throat. Her wide, shocked eyes met Jedrick's as he stood a few feet away, his

but

was heading to the kitchen," she said, barely managing to string the excuse together. The kitchen, thankfully, was just a few steps away from Valeria's

Jedrick's eyes narrowed.

he stood directly in front

of this door?" he asked coldly. "Are you trying to act smart with me, Mischelle?" His gaze pierced her, sharp enough to cut through

swallowed hard. She knew it was no use trying to

had

she?" She asked, her tone as calm and subtle as

a good idea about Valeria's connection to him. But nothing could have prepared her for what he said

mother," Jedrick said

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