The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 174

Tandy was the very definition of cautious. In his story, it was sheer serendipity that brought Elara to the Schnabel household. With so many children in the orphanage, why her?

He clenched his Jaw. “Pure coincidence.”

I’ve checked ail the kids that came out of Heartfelt Orphanage that year, and you just happened to pick the brightest and the smartest. Lucky, huh?”

Tandy’s gaze drifted. “Alright, that child was indeed handpicked. Someone said she was exceptional, and that she wouldn’t raise any suspicions at the Schnabels.”

Noella nodded, seemingly agreeing with the statement.

Elara and the Schnabel boys were alike–intelligent, attractive, and cultured. It was as if she was one of their own. Standing with them, no one questioned Elara’s place in the family.

“Whose child is she?”

Tandy hesitated, silent for a long moment. “She’s doing so well with the Schnabels, so why dig into her past?”

Elara indeed lived well in the Schnabel family, but she deserved to know her origins, to choose her own family!

Noella understood this dilemma all too well. Embracing a new family was tough, but the truth was Elara’s right.

“Just tell me whose child she is, that’s enough.”

Tandy sighed, a wry smile crossing his face. “If memory serves, she’s a Pollack.”

Noella and Palmer were stunned.

Elara, a Pollack?

Xavier frowned at Palmer. “Your cousins are way older than you, your uncle is single, so your dad had an affair?”

Palmer was quick to deny. “My parents were devoted to each other.”

“Really? You’re not with your dad all the time. He could have secrets, right?”

Facing Xavier’s skepticism, Palmer added, “Even if there was a possibility of an affair, there’s no way he’d have a child Elara’s age.”

During the time of Elara’s birth, Palmer’s mother had her own troubles. It was unlikely his father would betray her then.

up faintly. “It’s Jacob Pollack, the second son. He likely isn’t aware

uncle Jacob?” Palmer

Jacob’s gaze towards Elara was more tender than that of a

really happened

can’t tell you that. I can only

scrutinized Tandy, searching his face

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she asked, “What did you do when my grandmother

Harriet, and he felt an urge

the enraged Xavier. “Got any booze? Give me a sip.”

clenched teeth, Xavier grabbed a finely crafted flask

down Tandy’s throat, he coughed violently. After a moment, he

composure.

wasn’t directly involved in that matter, but I can tell you, the former director of Tandy Hospital was the one who issued orders to me. I know Jittle about it; Harriet didn’t die,

grew agitated. “I don’t know the full story! After I switched the baby, they reassured me–old tricks would go unnoticed once

a spouse forgets their love. Yet God blesses his faithful. Heart! We extend our heart to the world! Children, look

heavens!”

sing hymns, reminiscent of orphanage lullabies–chaotic and disjointed.

Is he losing it? I

up a bottle from the

to muddle the

to sober up. When he does, give him these pills.”

a necklace, opened the pendant, and handed it to Xavier.

this? Are you really going

about Grandma’s past. Who else can you ask?

Don’t worry, I’ll make sure

a bunch of knuckleheads outside wanting to storm the place. How do we

a jailbreak, it was practically entertainment! Outside, the excitement was palpable, and Magee was

delivered a swift kick and barked, “Next time you get mixed up with the law, ask Noella! You blind, or what? I’m

a feather. “I

not be pretty, but it’s got its uses! What do

die, Tandy will

better go check