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.

second son. He likely

Jacob?” Palmer

Jacob together, their resemblance uncanny. Jacob’s gaze towards

really happened with

I can only tell you that she gave birth to

scrutinized Tandy, searching his

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my grandmother was hospitalized long before, that made her leave

he felt an urge to dissect Tandy’s brain

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

grabbed a finely crafted flask from his waist and

he coughed violently. After a moment,

composure.

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

“I don’t know the full story! After I switched the baby, they reassured me–old tricks would go unnoticed once more. If my actions were exposed, neither the Schnabels nor

child, a spouse forgets their love. Yet God blesses his faithful. Heart! We extend

heavens!”

hymns, reminiscent

he losing it? I can’t make heads or

picked up a bottle from

proof vodka, strong enough to muddle the senses of

up. When he does,

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

this? Are you really going to save him?”

at Xavier with a hint of resignation. “He must know something about Grandma’s past. Who else can you ask? Can you find the former head of Tandy Hospital? At least he

I’ll make sure he makes

we’ve got a bunch of knuckleheads outside wanting

jailbreak, it was practically entertainment! Outside, the excitement was palpable,

time you get mixed up with the law, ask Noella! You blind,

her gaze light as a feather. “I don’t want it. Bad vibes.”

place may not be pretty, but it’s

will clam up for

better go check it out. Can’t let those hooligans