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

It was true.

that Cole said was true. I was not

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 to her, her expression

he saying that she could tell me

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 the child from back then. I already knew your

you take me as yours to protect

many

me?" I

and lowered her head to

a kind girl. She once saved Petra's life. That's

didn't manage to see her

daughter. If the Yards' enemies learn that you're a Yard, they'll definitely single you out. Sylvester is capable now. He can

much information so quickly that I

felt like my world had been