Sering how Chapter Meredith was pleading with her meekly, Ysabelle was exhilarated,
Three years ago, Meredith was not her match and to this day, she was still not a good match for her.
“Exactly. How could someone at this age still be this evil and scheming? She should be taught a lesson by the law,” Ysabelle looked at Josiah and asked, “what do you say, Josiah?” “I agree,” replied Josiah. Even though her entire body was quivering in anger, at the thought of Nia who was left all alone in the hospital, Alayna bit down on her anger and said to Ysabelle, “Ysabelle, it’s my fault, I should have been more careful. Would you be so kind-hearted to forgive me? Please…”
“Aunt Alayna, if you’d chosen to admit to your wrongdoing at the beginning instead of accusing me of having an intent to kill, I wouldn’t even have called the cops,” Ysabelle added,” If I were to let you go this time, what happens if you end up being more aggressive toward me?
“Ysabelle…” Alayna dropped onto her knees and begged, “Ysabelle, please, I’m begging you… let me go this once…”
“Mom.” At the sight of her mother on her knees, begging for Ysabelle’s forgiveness, Meredith went over to get her off the floor. “Mom, are you crazy? Why are you kneeling when you did nothing wrong?” Meredith did not mind kneeling down in front of Josiah. She did not care about leaving her pride and dignity aside but she would not tolerate her mother being humiliated this way.
“Edith, leave me alone…” Alayna shook her head.
“Mom, no! Stop it!” Meredith shouted in despair.
“Mom, don’t say it like that,”‘ Pulling her devastated mother into a hug, Meredith added, “you said it yourself that Ysabelle would not go easy on me. Even if we managed to avoid this incident, there will be something else waiting for me tomorrow.”
Alayna suddenly pulled away, grabbed onto Meredith’s hands anxiously, and said, “Edith, you have to believe me that Ysabelle really wanted to harm Nia. Nia would have been pushed off the staircase if I was a step late. You must promise to take good care of Nia if anything happens to me.”
“Mom, of course, I believe you, and I know that she wanted to kill Nia to prevent her evil schemes from being exposed. Three years ago, she tried harming Nia as well.” Meredith then added, “Don’t worry, I’ll be sure to take good care of Nia.” “And…” With tears welling up in her eyes, Meredith said, “I won’t let anything happen to you. I will find a way to get you out of here.” But what can a lady like her do? Even if she did have a plan, it would be hard to get past Josiah and Ysabelle. But Alayna nodded and said, “Alright darling. I will be waiting for you. But promise me that you’ll take good care of yourself and don’t let Josiah and Ysabelle get another chance to hurt you. Edith, remember, Nia still needs you.” “Don’t worry, I will.”
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