The Divorce Prescription

Chapter 103

Larry’s eyes widened as the realization dawned on him. From the moment he was released from prison, Celine had been aware. She had been waiting for him.

Everyone thought she would never dare reveal the dark shadows of her childhood. A woman always put the utmost importance on her reputation, after all.

She hadn’t told Mary, nor had she told Adam. When he demanded money, she gave it to him. When he knocked her unconscious and kidnapped her, she seemed helpless, like a prey ensnared by its predator.

However, that was all an illusion. She had been pretending and was in control the whole time. The small recording device she wore told the true story. Whether it was his demand for 100 million or his attempt to rape her in the cave, every step of his crimes had played into her hands.

She had used her apparent obedience to feed his greed and used her endurance to lead him deeper into the pit of his own making. She had baited him with herself. Now, ten years later, she had sent him back into the abyss.

With the multitude of charges against him, his fate was sealed. It was either a death sentence or life imprisonment. Everything had gone according to her plan.

What Larry had figured out, Lucy also realized. She remembered the moment when Hansel brought Larry into the Tate family. Celine had stood outside, silently watching.

at Celine in shock. This wasn’t the same little girl who had chased her mom’s car, sobbing as she was abandoned. This wasn’t the helpless child who had called her

Celine had grown. She stood tall now, confident and resolute. Her clear

cameras again. Her voice was steady, resonant, and full of strength. “I’ve

hurt the same way, remember, don’t cower, and don’t be afraid. I

She had saved herself.

standing nearby, was overcome with emotion. Tears welled in her eyes as she

down with guilt. They began murmuring apologies. Ms. Celine, we’re sorry. We misunderstood you earlier and raised our voices

two daughters. I can’t imagine the courage

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her ability to handle everything on her own. However, she used herself as bait, and he finally saw

would handle it herself, and she had. He had always dismissed her and underestimated her, yet time and again,

wasn’t sure what kind of women he preferred before. However, beauty paired with intelligence and an unyielding spirit was

had just

His silence was all the