Chapter 27 The moment I opened the door , Amanda stood there , fuming with rage .
I tiles with ven crnom , locked into me like she wanted to burn me alive .
Her face twisted in anger , making her look almost terrifying .
Her eyes , Just as Amanda raised her hand to slap me , I grabbed her wrist tiglutly with my injured hand , Ananda let out a sharp yelp , but that didnt stop her from huurling insults Taurel , do you have no manners at all ? How dare you lay hands on your elder ? First , you try to kill Rosemary , and now youre coming after me ? You filthy bitch , do you even know your place Bach .
Then what does that make you ! An old lag ! My voice was eerily callin as In Linet her furious gaze .
My grip on her wrist didnt loosen .
Amnambios expression twosted in like shed just seen a glinst .
Got simprising .
For six years , Id played the role of the obedient , well mannered girl in front of her maybe even a little timid .
She never expected to see this side of me .
You are talk back to me ? And call me names ? Amanida shricked .
Ill never let Austin marry you .
You can go ahead and watch your mother die from the stress youve caused her ! You came here singing at ine , and I was just supposed to stand there and take it ? [ scoffed .
Austin and I broke up .
My moms well being is none of your convertt , but one things for sure youre definitely going to die before me .
Our argument had gotten so loud that the neighbors started peeking out of their doors .
This wasnt a new building , so people here were naturally At the same time , I let go of Amandas arm , and she staggered backward , dramatically falling to the floor .
She pushed me ! You all saw it she I stared at her , genuinely dumbfounded .
You were the one who tried to hit me first .
Theres a security camera right above my door .
And with my injured hand already bleeding , do you really think I couldve pushed you that hard ! Amanda froze for a second , clearly not expecting me to fight back like this .
Failing to pin the blame on me .
Amanda grew desperate .
Laurel , are you really not going to stop until Rosemary is dead ! Why cant you just leave her alone ! You wanted to move out with Austin , but Rosemary stayed behind to take care of his parents .
And instead of being grateful , youre setting her up Spreading lies about her ? If anything happens to her , Ill make sure you pay for it Shes been taking care of you ? Are you sure you want someone like her around ? What if she decides to slip something into your food one day ! I mean , I wouldnt take that risk if I were you I smiled , watching as Amandas expression shifted from anger to hesitation .
Then , as if snapping back to her senses , Amanda scowled .
You are so incredibly disrespectful .
I should never have let Austin be with you in the frit place .
Youre a curse .
You killed your dad , and now your moms in the hospital because of you .
And now youre coming after us? Wait , if I were really a curse , shouldnt you be dead by now ? I crossed my arms and tiled my head .
Maybe you should get yourself checked .
You wouldnt want to drop dead at my doorstep , would you ! Im broke I cant afford a lawsuit Amandas face turned bright red .
She was so furious that she couldnt even form a response .
Just then , the elevator dinged , and Austin stepped out , Amandas whole demeanor shifted instantly .
Austint She she said she wants me dead ! Amanda sobbed dramatically One of the neighbors chimed in , unimpressed , Hey , kid , your mom called Laurel a curse and blamed her for killing her own family .
Her mom still in the hospital , you know ? Austins gaze flickered toward me .
His expression was unreadable , but I caught the slight hesitation in his eyes .
He said , No matter what , shes still my mother .
You shouldnt have treated her this way .
A sharp pang hit my chest .
My eyes turned cold as I stared at him .
No one knew better than Austin just how much my mom meant to me no matter how My mom had given me everything .
She never hit me .
enever yelled at me .
She always made sure I had the best of everything , no was for her .
So in my heart , she was the most important person in this world to ine Shes your mother .
Not mine .
I forced a smile .
And in the six years I was with you , did I ever treat her badly ! She ordered me around like servant .
No matter how busy I was with work , the moment she called , I had to drop everything and run to her .
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Chapter 27 Amanda serred .
Oh , please ! You think thats suffering ? Dont forget , you were living off my son .
The money you made was nothing .
Do you really think you couldve supported yourself ? If it werent for your obedience , would you , with your ur status , be able to marry listo our family ? What does it matter if youre pretty ? Its not like beauty can be spent as money , right ? But for six years , every penny I spent was my own .
What about your son ? What about you ? I shot back .
Austins jaw clenched .
Laurel , thats enough .
I let out a soft laugh .
Thats enough ? Austin , do you remember what I gave up for you ! I turned down my dream school .
I left my mom alone in Nifelheim City .
Every single holiday , your family comes first .
Did you ever think about what that was like for me ? Amanda scoffed .
Oh , please .
Like you didnt do all that just to marry into our family ? Is that how you see it , Austin ? I looked him straight in the eye .
My vision blurred slightly , but I refused to let the tears fall Im done with this.
Get out of my house .
I reached for the door , but Amanda shoved her foot in the way .
Amanda continued , Not until you apologize .
To me and to Rosemary .
I want a public statement .
A press conference where you clear our familys name .
Otherwise , Im not leaving .
I held Austins gaze , my lips lips curling ling into a smirk .
So this was their endgame .
They wanted to dump all the blame on me .
You want me to go on record , and admit that I was jealous , that I cheated on Austin , and that after realizing my mistake , I decided to call off the engagement ? I replied .
Amandas face lit up with satisfaction .
If you do that , maybe Ill even reconsider letting you be with Austin again .
But if you dont , you better prepare yourself .
You know what happens to people who cross the Herrera family I gave a slow nod , a smile playing on my lips .
Amanda took my silence as agreement and turned to Austin excitedly .
Call the press .
Well hold the conference this afternoon .
I looked at Austin , amusement flickering in my eyes .
Make sure to invite your uncle too .
