Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

Chapter 1302

The day Vik was locked up was the longest and most agonizing of his life. He no longer wanted to live in constant fear. If they kept fighting with Emerald, they

could end up dead.

Mary looked at him. "Vik, do you really think Emerald will let us go? Do you think you can hide the truth about Brian's accident forever?"

Vik's face went pale, and his entire body trembled. "Mom... I don't know what to do. I don't want to fight anymore. I'm scared."

Mary stepped closer, placing her hands on his shoulders. "Vik, look at me."

At her commanding tone, Vik summoned the courage to lift his head.

"The only thing we can do now is fight Emerald and Brian," she said.

"If we succeed, you'll never have to worry about Brian finding out about the accident because I won't let him live. If we fail, then the outcome will be the same as if we hadn't fought at all."

She paused. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Think carefully about whether you want to fight."

silence, he spoke. "Okay, Mom,

smiled with satisfaction. "That's my

then, Edward woke

caused Brian's accident and made him lose his leg! I won't let you get away

say anything else, Mary

sharp sound of the slap stunned both Edward and Vik.

dare hit me?!" Edward growled. "Mary, you're asking for

had always been obedient to him. She'd tolerated so

his side. But at that moment, Edward realized he never truly understood

"What's wrong with slapping

Edward's voice

I will never let your plan succeed. I'll hand the Nixons over

and I'll never

even come to see you once. You should have guessed by now who among the Nixons is the one most

face turned ashen, but he remained

it out-Emerald is the one who most wants you dead. Once you're gone, the Nixons