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Chapter 687
Seraphina pulled out her phone and pressed play. The screen flickered to life, revealing a video—a video of Brenda, her face pale, her voice trembling."Susan," the Brenda on the screen said, her voice filled with fear. "Please... whatever they're asking you to do... just do it. I don't want to die here."Brenda stared at the screen, her blood running cold. She hadn't said those words. She had never begged Susan to give in. They had used her—twisted her image, manipulated her voice—to play on Susan's fears.Brenda's voice cracked with rage. "Monsters! You're both monsters!"Seraphina tucked the phone away, her smile widening. "Your sister is desperate to save you, Brenda. And she'll do whatever we ask to keep you alive." She leaned closer, her voice dropping to a whisper. "And when she leads the O'Connors straight into our trap, you'll have a front-row seat to their destruction."Brenda lunged forward, her bound hands swinging wildly, but Seraphina stepped back with a laugh."Save you
Chapter 686
Susan sat in the darkness of her living room, the video of Brenda still playing in her mind. Her hands were cold, her heart heavy with fear and guilt. She had agreed to Seraphina's terms, but she knew she was walking a dangerous line. One wrong move, and Brenda would pay the price.She closed her eyes, and the memories came flooding back—memories she had buried deep, memories of the first time she had met Seraphina.That was a part of her life she had thought she would never revisit again but it appears the past had come to look for her.***It had been twenty years ago, in the aftermath of the accident that had left Steven in a coma. Susan had been devastated, lost, and terrified. The O'Connors were in chaos, and Doomdoer had somehow found out that she had survived the crash. She had gone into hiding, desperate to protect herself and her family.She had been alone in a small, run-down safehouse, the walls closing in around her, when she heard the knock at the door. Her heart had lur
Chapter 685
Gary pulled into the driveway, the warm glow of the house spilling through the windows. He killed the engine and sat for a moment, a smile still lingering on his face. The evening with his mother had been more than he had hoped for—a bridge back to the woman he had missed, a glimpse of the family he had feared was lost forever.He walked through the front door to find Courtney waiting for him on the couch. She looked up as he entered, her eyes bright with curiosity."Well?" she asked, her voice eager. "How did it go?"Gary crossed the room and sat down beside her, taking her hands in his. "It was good. Really good. Mom and I talked—really talked. She's going to work things out with Dad. She's going to be there for him."Courtney's face lit up. "Gary, that's wonderful! I'm so happy for you."Gary let out a breath he hadn't realized he'd been holding. "I've been so scared, Courtney. Scared that my family was falling apart for good. But tonight... tonight I saw hope."Courtney squeezed h
Chapter 684
The evening had been a balm for both of them. As they stepped out of the restaurant, the cool night air wrapped around them like a gentle embrace. Gary walked his mother to the curb, his hands in his pockets, a lightness in his step that hadn't been there in months."Tonight was perfect, Mom," Gary said, his voice warm. "I don't remember the last time we talked like that."Susan smiled, her eyes soft. "Neither do I. Thank you for pushing me, Gary. For not letting me run away."Gary reached out and pulled her into a hug. "I'm always going to be here for you, Mom. No matter what."Susan held him tightly. "I know, sweetheart. I know."They pulled apart, and Gary gestured toward his car. "Come on, let me drop you off."Susan shook her head gently. "I think I'll take a cab. I want to take a moment to process everything. To just breathe."Gary studied her for a moment, then nodded. "Okay. But call me when you get home?""I promise." Susan kissed his cheek. "Goodnight, Gary.""Goodnight, Mom
Chapter 683
Susan sat in her car for a long time after leaving the estate, her hands still trembling on the steering wheel. The tears had dried, but the ache in her chest remained. Steven's words echoed in her mind—harsh, honest, and final.My heart has always belonged to Julia.She had known it all along. She had just refused to accept it. But now, sitting in the silence of her car, she finally let the truth sink in. Steven had never been hers. He had always belonged to someone else.She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. It was time to stop chasing a fantasy. It was time to focus on what was real—her family, her son, and the man who was still her husband.She started the engine and drove to the rehabilitation center.***Philip was sitting in the common room when Susan walked in. He looked up, his eyes widening with surprise. He hadn't expected to see her—not after everything that had happened."Susan," he said, his voice cautious. "What are you doing here?"Susan crossed the room and sat
Chapter 682
Susan's hands trembled as she gripped the steering wheel, tears blurring her vision. Gary's words echoed in her mind, each one a sharp reminder of the pain she had been causing. She had been so consumed by her own fears, her own longing for something that was never going to happen, that she had pushed away the people who needed her most.She pulled up to the estate, her heart pounding. She needed answers. She needed to know where she truly stood with Steven—once and for all.She found him in the garden, standing among the roses, his back to her. He turned as she approached, his expression shifting from surprise to concern."Susan? What are you doing here?" he asked, his voice gentle.Susan stopped a few feet away, her arms wrapped around herself as if she were trying to hold herself together. "I need to ask you something, Steven. And I need you to be honest with me."Steven's brow furrowed. "Of course. What is it?"Susan took a shaky breath. "Where do I stand in your life, Steven? Wha
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