214 10:37 AM ل Chapter 4 % My stomach burned .
My chest tightened .
Then , nausea hit me hard .
I began to vomit .
First , it was just the juice .
Then there comes the blood from both my mouth and nose .
Whats happening ?! Beverly and Lucian shouted in unison .
I looked up , trembling , only to see Lorde standing beside me .
} She wants to leave , right ? he said coldly .
Then I poisoned her .
Now , shell be gone forever .
> What have you done , Lorde ?! Lucians voice exploded through the entire dining hall , cold and sharp like a blade slicing the air .
% I pressed my hand to my chest , desperate for breath as a wave of dizziness crashed over me .
My lungs seized , and a thick burn crept up from my stomach to my throat .
Even Lucians hurried steps , the way he lifted me without hesitation , the flicker of fear in his eyes , none of it could ease the terror pounding inside me .
So , he cared .
A small part of my brain clung to that , almost proud .
But the rest of me , the part shattered by the weight of what had just happened , knew the truth .
My son , the boy I raised , the child I poured my soul into , had just tried to kill me .
A single tear escaped .
It stung as it slid down the cheek he used to kiss so gently .
How did we come to this , Lorde ? How did our love rot into this ?! Shes stable now .
Dont worry , the doctor said , eyes glued to my file .

Thankfully , the dosage wasnt lethal .
The poisons commonly used on rats .
Lucian let out a long breath , one that trembled on its way out .
If he hadnt been sneaking bitter glances at me since I regained consciousness , I mightve thought he truly cared .
But no , he was likely irritated , not concerned .
Babysitting his wife wasnt on the Alphas agenda .
Ill prescribe something to flush the toxins .
She just needs rest .
She can be discharged tomorrow .
}] With that , the doctor walked out , leaving us behind with the stillness .
} Lucian didnt speak for five minutes .
Then he stood and broke the silence with something that made my blood run cold .
Dont make this bigger than it is .
You know Lorde .
This was probably one of his little pranks .
} A prank ? I whispered .
He wanted me gone.
> Hes a child , Hestia .
And you provoked him with your selfish talk of divorce , he snapped .
What do you expect from a kid throwing tantrums ? My throat burned .
I tried to respond , but he raised his phone to his ear as if anything I said now didnt matter .
Beverly , hows my son ? } He walked out , and just like that , I was alone again .
The question echoed in my head .
What do I expect from a child ? I expect him to act like a child , not like a stranger with a knife behind his back .

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I loved him .
I gave everything to both of them .
I only stopped when I ran out of pieces to give .
Why are you still here ? That was my welcome when I stepped back into the house .
Fresh out of the hospital , and with nowhere else to go , I returned to the home that felt more like a tomb .
My condo wasnt ready yet because it never crossed my mind that Id need a place to escape to when I have a family and home .
} I used to endure Lucian because Lorde filled in the warmth .
Now , they both couldnt stand the sight of me .
Can I rest for now ? My voice cracked like dried leaves in the wind .
His face contorted like I had just crawled out from under the floorboards .
I thought youd be gone by now .
Isnt that why youre divorcing my father ? } I looked at him .
Was this really what he thought about all day ? Was this really what mattered to him .
That I disappear ?? 1 Ill get the divorce papers tomorrow afternoon , I said coolly .
Ill stay until then .
} He rolled his eyes , already turning away .
At least Aunt Bev can finally sleep here once youre out of our lives .
I swallowed the weight in my chest .
I moved past him , too tired for another argument .
Too hurt to explain .
This wasnt rebellion .
This wasnt a tantrum .
It was attempted murder .

I reached for my phone to text my stepmother and let her know I was safe .
But just as I rounded the corner toward the kitchen to grab my juice and medicine , voices stopped me .
She didnt die at all , someone hissed .
The obstacles in my path didnt disappear because of your stupidity .
} My breath caught .
That voice , it belonged to Beverly .
And the words ? They were about me for sure .
I moved slowly , silently , wanting to caught them offguard .
Lady Rhode , I swear , I didnt mean for it to fail .
I got scared the poison would hurt Lorde too if it was too strong .
He almost consume the juice- I dont care .
As long as these burdens are out of my way , you shouldve followed what I told you .
Fool .
My heart slammed in my chest .
Burdens ? Fail ? What was this ?! I didnt hide my steps anymore .
I stormed into the kitchen , fury crackling through my veins .
Beverly and the maid she was speaking to both froze , wide eyed .
What are you talking about ? My voice was already full of accusation even before I say it .
I looked at the trembling maid .
Are you her apprentice for killing me ? 312 10 37 AME Stop What foolishness are you accusing me ? And I dont have a stupid apprentice % 1 raised a finger and pointed at her .
Shaking with disbelief and rage , I cut her off .
And you ? Did you just try to kill me and turn my son into a murderer Her eyes widened and she took a step back .
Answer me ! I demanded .