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REVENGE: MY EX FAKED HIS DEATH TO BE WITH MY SISTER 148: FINALE
Elena's POV The courthouse steps felt longer than I remembered as Julian and I climbed them together. His hand gripped mine firmly, his thumb rubbing small circles on my palm in a way that steadied my racing heart. "You okay?" Julian asked quietly as we reached the heavy wooden doors. "I will be," I replied. "Once this is finally over." Today was the sentencing hearing. After months of legal proceedings, evidence presentations, and testimonies, the judge was finally ready to hand down the sentences for Marcus, Isabella, and Sophia. This was the last step, the final piece of closure I needed. We walked through the metal detectors and down the long corridor to courtroom three. My heels clicked against the polished floor and the sound echoed off the high ceilings. Everything about this building felt official and final. Robert was waiting for us outside the courtroom. He nodded when he saw us approaching. "Mrs Gray, Mr. Gray. They're about to start." "Thank you, Robert," I said. "F
REVENGE: MY EX FAKED HIS DEATH TO BE WITH MY SISTER 147: The aftermath
Elena's POV The front door closed behind the last police officer and suddenly my house felt too quiet. The silence pressed against my ears after all the shouting and screaming and begging. I stood in the middle of my living room and just stared at the chair where Marcus had tied me up less than two hours ago. It was over. After three years of planning and waiting and preparing, it was finally over. My legs started shaking. The trembling spread up through my body until my hands were also shaking at my sides. I tried to take a step toward the couch but my knees buckled and I sank down onto the floor right where I was standing. The tears came without warning. They poured down my cheeks in hot streams and I couldn't stop them. My whole body shook with sobs that seemed to come from somewhere deep inside my chest. I wrapped my arms around myself and cried like I never let myself cry during all those years. Relief flooded through me so strong it hurt. Marcus was gone. Isabella was gone.
REVENGE: MY EX FAKED HIS DEATH TO BE WITH MY SISTER 146: Begging for mercy? Too late for that now
Elena's POV On the screen, Isabella and Sophia entered the room. They looked around nervously, checking to make sure they were alone. "But what if someone finds out?" Sophia was saying. "No one will find out," Isabella replied. "He's supposed to be dead anyway. We're just making sure." Then, on the video, both women reached for Marcus' throat. Their hands pressed down, cutting off his air supply. Marcus' body twitched and jerked but he never woke up. After several minutes, they stepped back. "Is he dead?" Isabella asked. "I don't know," Sophia replied. "But if he's not, he will be soon." I stopped the video and looked at Marcus. His face had gone from pale to completely white. His mouth hung open and his eyes stared at nothing. "They tried to kill me," he whispered. "Isabella and Sophia actually tried to kill me." "They thought you were already dead," I said. "But they needed to be sure before the autopsy. They couldn't risk you waking up and ruining their chance at the ten
REVENGE: MY EX FAKED HIS DEATH TO BE WITH MY SISTER 145: Yes, I tricked you
Elena's POV The officer pulled Marcus' arms behind his back and the handcuffs clicked shut with that satisfying metal sound. Marcus didn't resist but his whole body looked like it might collapse at any moment. "Marcus Martinez, you're under arrest for breaking and entering and burglary. You are also wanted by the police for financial fraud, money laundering charges, conspiracy to commit medical malpractice and investment scams," the officer said. "You have the right to remain silent." Two officers began walking Marcus down the stairs, supporting him on either side. His legs moved stiffly like they forgot how to work properly. When they reached the bottom, Marcus lifted his head and his eyes found mine. The look on his face was almost worth the three years of waiting that led to this moment. It was a look of surprise mixed with anger. His mouth opened and closed several times before words finally came out. "You're wicked," Marcus said, his voice shaking. "You're absolutely heartle
REVENGE: MY EX FAKED HIS DEATH TO BE WITH MY SISTER 144: The final trap
Elena's POV The moment I heard their footsteps climbing the stairs, I pressed my shoulder against the tiny earpiece in my ear, hidden by my hair. "Robert, they're all upstairs now," I whispered as quietly as possible. "Send everyone in." "Copy that," Robert's voice came through softly in my ear. "Police are two minutes out." "Tell them no lights, no sirens," I said urgently. "If Marcus hears them coming, he'll run and we might lose our chance." "Already done," Robert confirmed. "They're going dark." I took a deep breath and felt my heart pounding against my ribs. Everything depended on the next few minutes. If anything went wrong, if Marcus came back downstairs too soon, the whole plan could fall apart. My hands were still tied to the chair arms where Marcus secured them earlier. The dish towels Isabella used dug into my wrists but it wasn't too tight and I was able to wriggle my right hand free. All my focus was on listening to the sounds coming from upstairs. I could hear th
REVENGE: MY EX FAKED HIS DEATH TO BE WITH MY SISTER 143: Desperate for my money
Marcus' POV "And one more time, I don't know," Elena said, her voice annoyingly steady. The urge to shake her until she told me the truth burned through my entire body. My fists clenched so tight my nails dug into my palms. But something in her calm expression stopped me from doing anything stupid. "Fine," I said through gritted teeth. "Isabella, Sophia, come with me upstairs." I turned and headed back up the stairs without waiting to see if they followed. Their footsteps came behind me after a moment, slower and more hesitant than mine. When we reached the master bedroom, Isabella stopped in the doorway of the walk-in closet and her mouth fell open. "Oh my God." "This is insane," Sophia whispered, moving past her into the room. The bedroom looked even bigger the second time I saw it. The bed sat on a raised platform with silk curtains hanging from posts on each corner. A chandelier sparkled overhead, throwing light across furniture that looked very expensive like everything el
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