The Queen's Back

Chapter 81

After Bud figured out what was happening, he sent all the information he had gathered to Maxwell to ensure they would have accurate details as soon as they landed. In the stillness of the night, the drugged Ava felt a bit of strength returning. She realized that it would take time for Mona to reach Fusceland.

She couldn't just sit and wait. Determined to escape, Ava struggled to sit up but immediately felt weak and collapsed back onto the bed.

Ava helplessly lay there, tears streaming down her face.

She didn't claim to be a

to be a good person, but she had never done anything to deserve this kind of suffering. She couldn't understand why she had to endure such pain. At some point. Soren approached, looking at Ava lying on the bed, her features resembling Chelsea's. He felt a flicker of emotion and said. "You're awake. Here, drink this He held out a cup of water to her.

Unsure if there was anything mixed in the water, Ava angrily swatted the cup away, shouting. "It's illegal to change my heart without my consent."

Soren watched the shattered

And what if it is illegal cup on the floor. He knew it was illegal, but this was abroad. Afterward, he could find a way to dispose of the body in the sea. Even if the police were called, they wouldn't uncover the truth.

He lowered his He lowered his

Ava listened to

adding.

Once you're in hell, don't blame me. Blame your mother for giving birth to Chelsea, for not raising her, and for giving her such poor health. I had no choice. This was my only option." "Ava, you've lived well enough for these decades, so let your sister enjoy a good life too." swords and roared, "You If Soren hadn't said anything, she would still below that's my mother's business. Why should I pay for it? I had no idea I even had a sister until you mentioned it." be unaware of of Chelsea's "Now that you know, you'd better willingly give your heart to her. In return, Chelsea and I will be grateful to you, with her life. It was simply absurd and infuriating

Ava didn't think

Soren said.

the anesthesia would wear off quickly. She needed to stall for time,

she might try to escape. The cold liquid flowed into her

begun to wear off, and now another dose was administered. She could only pray that Mona would arrive before the surgery tomorrow. 08:12 Thu,

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ringing stopped. Ava heard Soren exclaim in frustration, "What did you say? Say it again. Chelsea is

was growing weaker and realized Soren had

want to pass

to sit up, but her body was completely out

arms enveloped her. Ava felt like she had grasped onto a lifeline and strained to open her eyes to see

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she saw a fair face with a small mole at the corner of his eye, not

said softly. "Don't be afraid. I'm a friend

inside her dissipate by more than half. She quickly

out to Ava twice and realized she was already

then quickly threw lack the covers and lifted Ava from the bed,

door.

stationed. Seeing Ava had been rescued, they followed Bud

and the others should be arriving soon,"

there as well to avoid any rumors about a man and woman being alone together, which could tarnish Ava's reputation.