The Divorced Military Queen Awakens (by Sadie Baxter) novel Chapter 572

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Chapter 572 A Heart Never Forgets.

Chapter 572 A Heart Never Forgets

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“I miss you so much. If only that call had been from you. But that’s impossible now, isn’t it? Still, the wait is almost over. This time I’ll have my wish. Just hold on a little longer for me,” he muttered with a smile, thumb caressing the phone.

After settling the final crisis at Whitethorn Group, Laura received a call from the police requesting her statement. At dawn the next day, she walked through the station’s glass doors, expecting a quick interview. It lasted far longer.

The officers pressed beyond yesterday’s incident at the company. They asked about the long feud with her stepmother, even dredging up Sylas and the infamous case from years ago.

By the time the paperwork ended, noonlight flooded the corridors. Exhausted, Laura stepped out of the room–only to find her father, Caxton, waiting in the lobby.

The instant Caxton spotted Laura, he strode straight toward her.

Laura’s brows knitted the moment she noticed him. The realization hit like a cold slap–her father had chosen this exact lobby, at this exact hour, for one reason only: he had been waiting for her.

“Laura, your stubbornness already landed your brother in a holding cell, and now you want

his eyes your mother to suffer as well?” Caxton’s voice trembled with theatrical grief, yet flashed with accusation.

“Sylvia Sanders is not my mother.” Laura’s tone was cool as glass. “I have only one, the woman who carried me and raised me. Evelyn Foster, my true mom.”

Caxton drew a sharp breath. “Fine, even though Sylvia isn’t your real mother, she married me, which makes her family. Family quarrels are one thing, but do you truly intend to see her behind bars?”

“After what she did yesterday, jail is exactly where she belongs.” Laura’s reply cut like frost. “If you’ve come begging for a letter of forgiveness, save your breath. There will be no forgiveness and no escape for her.”

“You!” The word burst from Caxton in rage. His hand snapped up, ready to strike.

The man who cowered before outsiders was suddenly a brute toward his own flesh and blood.

Laura lifted her arm and blocked the incoming blow with practiced ease. “I’m not the timid child you used to beat,” she said, eyes steady. “That routine ends now.”

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Chapter 572 A Heart Never Forgets

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Caxton’s face purpled with fury. “You jinx! You killed your mother, and now you’re here to ruin this family. Why didn’t you die with her back then?”

Laura’s expression faltered, a flicker of raw hurt crossing her eyes.

Years had passed, yet the same words still stabbed straight into her chest, proving a heart never forgets where it’s been wounded.

A new voice rang out behind her. The measured baritone belonged to Weston. “Slander, Mr. Wentworth, carries a penalty of up to three years. Are you looking to spend time in prison?”

Laura turned, surprise widening her gaze as Weston closed the distance, his tailored suit absorbing the lobby’s lights like midnight silk.

Caxton recoiled, fear flickering across his features. He watched Weston warily. “Who are you?” he demanded.

“I represent Ms. Wentworth as her attorney,” Weston answered, voice calm yet edged with steel. “Should she choose to sue, I can guarantee you will serve time, and it won’t be short.”

Color drained from Caxton’s cheeks. “Laura, is he telling the truth? Is he really your lawyer?”

“Yes,” Laura said without hesitation. “He’s the best barrister in Jexburgh, unbeaten in court. One more step from you and I’ll file immediately.”

“Y–You’re bluffing.” Even as Caxton muttered the protest, his gaze swept Weston’s immaculate attire and unshakable poise. He swallowed his next threat, turned on his heel, and beat a hasty

retreat.

Only after he vanished did Laura look at Weston. “How did you know he was my father?”

After all, Weston had never met Caxton in person.

“I reviewed the lawsuit between you and Sylas Seymour,” Weston said. “Your father’s photograph was in the file.”

“Thanks for the save. I know that was a lie. Don’t worry. I won’t take it seriously.” Laura offered a faint smile.

Weston studied her. “A lie? Suppose it isn’t. What if I genuinely wish to take your case?”

Laura blinked, caught completely off guard.

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