Chapter 27 % Are you sure , Mrs.
Ducani ? That Miss Rhode is one of those you saw on the night of your accident ? the detective asked .
Isnt what she did to Matthew Spencer enough proof ? I retorted angrily .
This detective had connections to the Rhode family , being a friend of Beverlys father , which is why he kept asking the same question , as I hoping I would change my accusations .
Miss Rhode is having hallucinations , driven by emotions , and was physically hurt by your husband , he said , trying to defend her .
After she kidnapped me and my son ! I spat .
Then hes also driven by emotions , so he cannot be charged ! Why arent you hearing his side , huh ?! My chest tightened with rage .
One month .
It had been one month since the incident .
Lorde was seeing a psychologist to cope with his trauma , and Lucian was being investigated for the fact that he hurt Beverly .
That woman should have died .
Instead , they took her to a mental hospital ?? Im sorry , Mrs.
Ducani , he began .
} ] If you are sorry , then do your job ! Otherwise , Ill have you replaced , I cut him off , my voice sharp .
I saw fear flash across his eyes .
He must have received a notice from the Supreme Court , or maybe even from the Ducani family .
While my family fought to protect us , I wasnt about to let Beverly slip through the cracks .
} There were talks between the Supreme Court and the government alliance about whether they should leave Beverly in our hands because , after all , she was related to us .

But this detective seemed reluctant , knowing what her fate would be if we got our hands on her .
She deserved the death penalty.M My son was almost killed .
He was kidnapped .
I was tortured .
Before that , my sister died , and I almost died .
This is the second time Beverly has tried to drag us to death , I said , my voice firm and resolute .
I wont allow her to escape the charges against her .
I grabbed my bag and left the room , leaving the detective behind .
My attorneys were outside , listening in on the conversation .
Im going home , I said , not stopping .
I needed to get home before Lorde woke up , but the heavy traffic added another thirty minutes to my journey .
Mommy ! Come back to me ! I heard him crying from the yard the moment I arrived .
The maids were trying to keep him from running out .
The car had barely stopped when I rushed out to him .
Lorde , Mommys here ! I shouted .
The maids finally let him go , and he bolted toward me , almost tripping over his feet .
} ] Gone was the strong willed child who used to shout that he hated me and didnt need me .
Gone was the vibrant , boastful , fearless boy who never backed down .

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What remained was my son , who clung to me desperately every time he woke up , terrified that I would be gone .
He had become terrified of the dark , plagued by nightmares , and his heart seemed to weaken with each passing day .
His phobias were taking over his emotions , turning him into a child lost in fear .
Mommy just had something important to do , sweetheart , I explained gently , trying to calm him .
But you left … he sobbed , his small voice breaking .
} And Im here now , okay ? Mommy wont leave you anymore .
I promise , I said softly , holding him close .
His small body trembled as he clung to me , his sobs uncontrollable .
Dont leave , Mommy , he begged over and over .
We stayed like that for a while .
Even at dinner , I had to coax him to eat , distracting him with little tricks to calm him down .
That was when Lucian arrived .
His beard had grown longer , his appearance rugged , a reflection of how little time he had for himself .
He had grown used to coming home only to grab paperwork , rushing off to the precinct , or dealing with court matters .
He looked exhausted .
But this time , when he saw us , a wide smile broke across his face , a smile filled with relief .
What happened ? I asked , confused , as Lorde finally began to calm down in my arms .
Lucian bent down to kiss our son , and then , to my surprise , he pulled me into a kiss as well .

Im finally free of charges , he said , his voice still tired but filled with relief .
My eyes widened .
R really ? Yes .
And Beverly … shes now in our hands .
Well be taking charge of her crimes , he said , his tone more confident now .
My heart raced , and tears blurred my vision .
Finally .
The one thing I had wanted ever since that night , ever since Matthew was stabbed and Lorde was taken .
Ever since my sister , Chesca , had died .
This was justice .
It was finally happening .
And Chesca … shell get justice too , I whispered , my heart swelling with emotion .
Lucian nodded , his face softening as he held me close .
Yes .
At last , justice .
We stood there for a moment , just holding each other , knowing that at long last , we could breathe easy .
The threat was over , and the road 10 39 AM ahead would be paved with the truth .
Justice will finally be served in silver platter .
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