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58- shocked
Jolie gestured towards Shane-Leo's phone, her voice barely above a whisper. "But who is that man in the video?"Shane-Leo took a deep breath before responding. "I didn't share this with you after discovering the truth because I had my suspicions about you as well, Mother.""Me?" Jolie asked, taken aback. "You know I would never do anything to harm you, right?""I know, and I sincerely apologize for making you feel that way and for ignoring you," Shane-Leo said, his voice filled with remorse.Jolie offered a gentle tap on his shoulder in understanding. "It's alright.""In any case," Shane-Leo continued, "this man broke into my house one night, intent on killing me. He tried to attack Norah and me, but we were fortunate enough to escape. After capturing and interrogating him, he confessed that my father was the one who ordered the hit. But even now, Mother, I have no idea why he would want to kill me, his own son?"Shane-Leo's sobs echoed through the room, each one a painful reminder of
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Shane-Leo's teeth ground together as he rose from his seat, his fists clenching in fury as waves of anger and frustration threatened to consume him. His mother observed him with a growing sense of concern etched on her features."What's wrong?" she asked gently, hoping to diffuse the tension."So that's why!" Shane-Leo roared, storming over to the wall and unleashing a barrage of punches upon the unyielding surface."No, stop!" his mother cried, rushing to his side and throwing her arms around him in a desperate attempt to restrain him. "Please, stop this. Talk to me. What's going on?""That's why he tried to have me killed," Shane-Leo choked out between sobs, his resolve weakening as his mother's pleas pierced through the red haze of his anger.Jolie maintained her grip around Shane-Leo's waist, her voice trembling as she spoke. "What do you mean, Shane-Leo? I'm afraid I'm quite confused. Please, explain what you mean, honey."Feeling the pressure of her knotted hands against his sto
56- lost brother
"Talk to me," Jolie urged, approaching him, her voice gentle yet insistent. "Don't tell me you've been living off junk food!""No, Mother, it's been fast food," Shane-Leo said, meeting her eyes defensively. "There's a difference.""There is no difference to me!" she exclaimed, her hands flying up in exasperation. "I'm going shopping for groceries and restocking this house. Then, I'll prepare a proper meal, along with other dishes that you can preserve and enjoy throughout the week.""Aw, thank you, Mom!" he beamed, his smile wide and appreciative."You don't need to thank me," she huffed, looking away with feigned annoyance. "I'm still upset with you!"He laughed, swiftly closing the distance between them and enveloping her in a warm embrace. Her resistance melted away, and she chuckled softly, returning the embrace."Anyway, I must be off now; there's somethin
55- bonding
"Let's leave it be, Martha," Walter said, rolling his eyes in an attempt to diffuse the tension."Please, talk to me," Martha pleaded, gently grasping his hand in hers."No, Martha, I'm serious," Walter groaned, pulling his hand away. "I don't want to discuss it. The past is the past; let's focus on the present."Martha's gaze dropped to the floor, her voice heavy with apology. "I'm sorry for being so inquisitive.""It's alright," Walter replied, his tone softening. "Let's just retire for the night, alright?""Wait," Martha interjected, "let's finish our coffee first." She raised their cups, offering a truce of sorts."Yeah, thanks," Walter said with a smile as they both sipped the warm beverage. Once the cups were empty, Martha washed them and tidied up the space.Noticing their imminent departure, Jolie hastily retreated from view, conceali
54- The true heir
As she hung up the phone, Jolie took a few deep breaths to calm her racing heart. The confrontation with Walter had left her shaken, and she desperately needed a sympathetic ear. If anyone could understand her plight, it would be Shane-Leo.She passed the time by pacing the length of her bedroom, her mind replaying the heated exchange with her husband. With each passing moment, her determination to confide in Shane-Leo grew. If Walter was unwilling to consider her feelings, perhaps Shane-Leo would offer the support she so desperately sought.As the hour drew to a close, Jolie hastily dialed Shane-Leo's number once more. To her dismay, he insisted that he was still occupied with work."Goodness," she sighed, her frustration mounting. "When will you be finished, then?""I honestly can't say, Mother," Shane-Leo replied, his voice tinged with regret. "But I promise to call you as soon as I'm free, alright?""Very well," Jolie conceded, nodding to herself. "I'll be waiting."The call ended
53- Mother and son
"I'm afraid I have no choice but to disobey you, Jolie," Walter stated, his voice firm. "I have always respected you as my wife, but I can not do that anymore. If you don't agree with my decision, so be it, but I refuse to listen to you any longer."He moved to leave, but Jolie swiftly grabbed his arm. "Please, try to understand where I'm coming from," she pleaded."I'm trying my best to understand you, Jolie, but your reasoning makes no sense, and you know it," he replied with a sigh."Fine, but I truly detest this, Walter. It's so unfair!" Jolie hissed, her breath quickening as she crossed her arms over her chest."I don't care what you have to say, Jolie," Walter said, his tone resigned. "I have made my stance clear, and that's final. They will both be staying in this house, and that's the end of it.""But she is a harlot, and he is a bastard!" Jolie snapped, her voice tinged with venom. "What will everyone think of us now?""Do I look like I even care?" Walter scoffed, his patienc
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