Chapter 16 Nothing But A Heartless Monster
cached the entrance of the ward, she fell lens. Throughout the convention, it was clear she had Aurora’s best interests in mind. Neither Trovan nor Claire had any doubts about that
Only Zachary’s cold pace swept over the two of them
Trona mormed into the room, throwing the door open stration. His eyes darkened with rage the moment he saw Araying unconscious on the hospital bed. To the side, the troublemaker sat, engrossed in her phone
Hanger surged despite his efforts to contain it. In a swift motion, he stepped forward and slapped the phone from her
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The device few from her grip, crashing onto the floor.
Roscatine raised an eyebrow, her gaze turning frigid. There was a sharp, deadly glint in her eyes–so chilling it could make anyone blood run cold.
As Trovan met her stare, he felt like prey caught in the sights of a predator lurking in the darkness. His body stiffened.
“Uncle Trovar, what are you doing?” Zachary immediately positioned himself in front of Roseanne, shielding her with a firm and steady stance. His presence radiated a quiet strength, making her feel inexplicably safe.
Slowly, Roseanne’s clenched fist relaxed. Zachary’s silent protection had calmed the storm within her.
Just then, the couples words echoed in her mind–accusations laced with resentment and fear
Serna, you’re nothing but a heartless monster. You’re incapable of love destined to live in solitude. Don’t think returning to the Sylvester Jamily will change that. No one will ever lose you
In some ways, those words had proven true
Once, she had longed for family, mistaking the Sylvesters‘ cautious care for love. But it wasn’t.
Once, she had hoped for romance, believing Brandon’s promises were genuine. But they weren’t
From Zachary, she had felt the warmth of being loved. But she knew–his love for Aurora would always be greater.
A dank thought crossed her mind. If it ever came down to choosing between me and Aurora, who would he save?
Eula and Howard exchanged a glance before quietly slipping away.
Trovan, caught between anger and disbelief, felt an unexpected wave of relief wash over him. But the realization that a mere younger had shaken him left his expression sour. He quickly snapped back, launching into a tirade.
Zachary, have you even stopped to think about how Aury has treated you? She’s lying in a hospital bed, her life hanging by a thread, and you’re still defending her?”
Zachary’s voice was steady and resolute “Uncle Trovan, if Rosie really wanted to cut ties with the Sylvester family for sixty million, do you think she would have told Aury to leave? You’re seriously believing baseless rumors from outsiders?”
Trovan’s expression hardened. He looked momentarily flustered but stubbornly retorted. “And why is that so hard to believe? We’ve only known her for a month. Can you really vouch for what she’s like behind closed doors?”
In his eyer, Aurora had spent twenty years living as Roseanne, so her resentment was understandable. But Aurora had been
To him, the love that came from raising a child was far more important than simply giving birth. Burton’s family could compensate Roseanne, but that didn’t mean Aurora’s feelings should be cast aside.
After all. Roseanne was cold and detached. In the end, the one who would stay by their side was Aurora.
“Uncle Trovan” Zachary’s usual warmth was gone, replaced by an icy edge. “I’m not asking you to treat Rosie fairly or to love her like you do Aury. But I am asking you to stop deliberately targeting her. She’s my sister She’s the rightful daughter of the
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Sylvester family. She’s not your enemy.”
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His words carried a quiet warning. Trovan hesitated, before reluctantly shifting his glare away. Frustrated, he turned his focus back to Aurora, concern clouding his expression.
Picking up the broken phone from the floor, Zachary asked, “Rosie, how about I go with you to buy a new one later?”
Roseanne took it from his hand, glancing at the screen. Her voice was indifferent. “No need. I can fix it”
Claire, entirely focused on Aurora, ignored the tension in the room. Tears welled up in her eyes. “Aury’s always been sensitive to pain, even as a child. We never let her get so much as a scratch. Now, she’s suffered such a serious injury…” Her voice trembled. “It must hurt so much.”
Her gaze flickered toward Roseanne-just for a moment–but it carried an unmistakable reproach. Then, cautiously, she asked, “Rosie, does this have anything to do with you?”
Roseanne caught the look in her eyes. A slight smirk played at the corner of her lips as she arched an eyebrow. “In a way,” she
admitted.
Claire’s face changed. Trovan shot to his feet, his anger reigniting. “See? I told you she was to blame!”
Zachary’s brows furrowed, just as Aurora’s soft murmur shattered the tense silence. “Mom…
The moment Aurora opened her eyes, she saw Claire. Her lips quivered, her eyes glistening with unshed tears–filled with grievances she couldn’t put into words.
Claire’s heart softened instantly. She reached out, gently stroking her daughter’s head. “Does it still hurt?”
“It doesn’t anymore,” Aurora whispered, her nose red, her voice tinged with tears.
Trovan’s eyes stung. His heart ached. “Aury, tell me–what happened? Did Roseanne hurt you?”
Aurora instinctively turned toward Roseanne, meeting a pair of unreadable eyes, calm as an ancient well. Quickly, she shook her head. “No. It wasn’t Roseanne. It was Eula–she pushed me. Roseanne was actually trying to protect me.”
“Aury!” Trovan cut in sharply. “Stop defending Roseanne! Your friends already told us everything”
What did Eula say?
Aurora blinked, confused.
“Claire, Trovan turned to Claire, his voice heavy, “If it happened once, it can happen again. Roseanne resents Aury. This time, it was just a head injury–but what if next time, it’s worse? If you all refuse to do anything. I’ll take Aury and leave!”
His glare bore into Roseanne, who remained unbothered, her lips curling into a hint of mockery. The tension in the air was suffocating, thick with hostility–one wrong move, and the entire room would erupt.
Claire was the first to break the silence. “Rosie, did you push Aury?”
Roseanne met her gaze. “Would you believe me if I said I didn’t?”
The sunlight filtered through the window, casting a slanted beam across her face. One side was bathed in light. The other was swallowed by shadows.
Her left eye gleamed under the sun’s rays, while the right was shrouded in darkness, deep and unreadable. It was as if C answer would tip the balance–decide which side of her would take over.
if Claire’s
Zachary felt a jolt in his heart. He took a step forward. “Mom-”
Roseanne turned her head, disappearing entirely into the shadows. She watched him, her gaze sharp with warning.
Zachary understood her message. He stopped in his tracks, tension coiled in his chest as he turned to Clure–silently pleading for her to say, “I believe you.”
But she hesitated.
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Her expression was layered–guilt, self–reproach, sorrow, and a flicker of doubt.
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“Rosie,” Claire’s voice trembled. “I’m sorry for not recognizing your worth sooner. If you had grown up in the Sylvester family, things would be different. But I’ve raised Aury for over twenty years… I can’t just sever that bond. Please, can’t you two get along
The moment she finished, Roseanne tilted her head back and laughed. A laugh without warmth, without light.
She remained in the shadows. Not a single ray of sunlight touched her.
Aurora was stunned, her eyes widening in disbelief. She couldn’t understand how things had escalated to this point. She had explained everything–so why wouldn’t they believe her?
“Mom” Aurora clung to Claire’s sleeve. “You’ve really misunderstood-”
“I understand now”
A crisp voice cut her off.
Aurora turned her head and met a pair of cold, determined eyes.
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