บททั้งหมดของ The Heiress’s Ruthless Revenge : บทที่ 31 - บทที่ 40

Sophia slowly turned around and looked at Ava, who was still sitting quietly on the hospital bed.She quickly glanced at Sister May, who stood frozen by the door, her mouth slightly open as she looked back and forth between them."Ava," Sophia said, her voice shaky and barely above a whisper.Ava turned her head slightly, meeting Sophia’s eyes with a calmness that didn’t seem like it belonged to a five-year-old."Sister May," Ava said softly. "Can you give us a few minutes?"May hesitated for a moment, her gaze drifting from Ava to Sophia. But then, slowly, she nodded "Alright," she said quietly, then stepped out and gently closed the door behind her.Sophia walked over in silence and sat beside Ava carefully, like she was afraid to scare her off. She reached out to hold her hand, but stopped halfway."W-what did you just call me?" she asked, trying to smile, though her voice was weak.Ava didn’t look at her. She stared at her lap and spoke quietly."Are you really not my mom?" she a

The clinking of cutlery echoed softly through the quiet dining room. Lyriel lifted another spoonful of rice to her mouth and glanced up. Jerry was still standing, just watching her."Join me, alright?" she said softly. "You’re my only family now."She motioned to the seat beside her, and Jerry sat down slowly, his movements hesitant, like he was afraid he might break something.Lyriel smiled, leaned over and added to his food, piling just enough before handing the plate to him."Come on," she urged with another smile. "Eat. I made it with too much care for you to insult me by staring."Jerry took the plate but didn’t lift his spoon. He kept watching her, like he didn’t recognize the woman seated next to him.And maybe that made sense.After all, for years, Lyriel had never shared a meal with him. Not once. Not since she started dating Victor. Back then, she barely looked at him,let alone acknowledged his existence.Now… she was smiling at him?She ate quietly, savoring each bite. But

“If not for Ava, I wouldn’t be doing this… You bitch,” Sophia cursed silently, her fake smile stretching so wide her jaw began to ache. But she kept it up, pretending everything was fine.Lyriel gave her the same kind of smile—tight, hollow, and sweet on the outside. “Well, since we’re done here,” Sophia said, clearing her throat, “I’ll be going now.” She handed the documents back to Lyriel, who neatly placed them where she’d gotten them earlier.“I’ll walk you out,” Lyriel offered.Sophia quickly shook her head, almost too fast it was a miracle her neck didn’t snap. “Oh no, it’s fine. You don’t need to.”“Why?” Lyriel asked, tilting her head with a playful pout. “Are you mad at me or something?”Sophia forced a short laugh, rubbing the back of her neck like a shy child. "Of course not.""Good," Lyriel said softly, her smile returning. "Because it’s still you and me forever, right?"Sophia nodded tightly, pretending the words didn’t irritate her. Whoever told Lyriel they were friends

Lyriel walked into the office building, her face calm. She half expected Victor to be waiting for her in her office, maybe to apologize.But the room was empty.She let out a quiet sigh of relief. Good. One less problem to deal with, at least for now.Dropping her handbag on the couch, she made her way to her desk and sat down. She turned on her computer and stared at the screen for a moment, her fingers tapping the desk lightly.It was time to really get back to work.Until now, she had allowed Victor to take the lead on most of the company operations. She had watched from behind, letting him play the role of the trusted man by her side.That was over now.She picked up her phone and scrolled through her contacts until she found the name she was looking for..."Victor’s Assistant."She placed the call.It rang only once before the young woman answered."Yes, ma’am?""Come to my office," Lyriel said. "Right now.""Yes, ma’am!"Minutes later, the assistant came rushing into the room, sl

Lyriel walked slowly toward Damien, her heartbeat picking up with every step. Eyes were on her, watching, waiting. But she didn’t care.She stopped in front of him and looked up. For a moment, something shifted inside her.Reaching out, she grabbed the front of his shirt and pulled him to his feet, her breath hitching as their noses brushed,Suddenly, memories rushed in—his touch, his kisses, his mouth on her b**bs. The way he had touched her before… teased her… made her want him more.Was he just Mr. Cruz, the mysterious wealthy billionaire from her past life? Or was he the Damien that had unknowingly tangled her thoughts, made her heart crave something dangerous? The Damien who made her wish his fiancée would disappear… so she could take her place."Time starts now!" someone called, snapping her from her thoughts.Without another pause, she pulled him more closer.And their lips met.Gasps echoed, followed by stunned silence.Then, Damien smirked against her lips.His gaze flicked t