The Woman From Hell

There was silence in the not-so-small living room. It was so quiet that I could hear everyone's breath.

The temperature had also gradually dropped amidst the silence. The atmosphere was unbearable.

I was getting impatient and wanted to voice my questions again, but Theo held my hand tightly right before I spoke. I turned to look at him. His eyes had narrowed slightly, his gaze dangerous, suggesting that I should not act rashly.

I was getting impatient, but with Theo's reminder, I could only swallow the words that had reached my mouth.

I did not know how much time passed before Petra and Grayson, who were sitting opposite us, finally moved.

I saw Petra looking at me with sadness in her eyes. "Since you already know, there's no need for me to hide it anymore."

With that, I knew the answer.

I looked up and met her sad eyes, sadness instantly washing over me too.

There was a pause before Petra continued, "You... aren't my biological daughter. I only acknowledged you as mine. It was just a cover."

A cover...

closed my eyes gently and lowered

It was true.

true. I

the wetness of my eyes. "Then am I... truly... Millicent's daughter?" My voice was choking up a little. I did not know what I was feeling at the moment, only that it was hard and unbearable. Petra glanced at Grayson next

could tell me about it

watched Petra closely. After she made eye contact with Grayson, she turned her gaze back to me. "Yes, I had been tracking your whereabouts. I mistook Cindy before but then found out her parents passed away long ago and did not leave anything behind. I had my doubts at the time, but after so many investigations, I realized that you're

take me as yours to

"The Yards made so many enemies. I couldn't put you

I did

her head to the

a kind girl. She once saved Petra's life. That's why she wanted to take good care of you

manage to see her on

that you're a Yard, they'll definitely single you out. Sylvester is capable now. He can protect himself, but you can't." Petra was looking

much information so quickly that I was

felt like my world had been