The rise of the ugly Luna Novel

Chapter 229 LYRIC By the following morning , Marta brought the kids to the location I asked . It was in a busy amusement park . Here , I could easily get away in case she betrayed me and brought the Executioners . Although , I doubt she'd take such risks when she knows I could easily expose her to everyone . My heart leapt for joy as I watched her entering into the park with the kids . They hadn't seen me yet , so I took the opportunity to admire my two beautiful creations . I couldn't believe they were both mine , I suddenly felt lucky , so so lucky to be their mother .

They finally saw me and I felt the warmth of the happiness that illuminated their faces . " Aunty Lyric ! " They stopped walking and ran . I kept my arms ready for them to jump in . Their excitement was contagious . Goodness , I couldn't believe the kids were the ones looking so happy to see me . It was only a few weeks ago when they called me a witch and didn't want to have anything to do with me . " Hey , pumpkins . How have you been ? " I stroked Xyla's hair with one hand while I ruffled Xylon's hair with the other . " We've been fine , Aunty . We missed you . How have you been ?

" Xyla asked . " I've been ... well , good . " Of course , I've been anything but good . Xyla lowered her eyes as she suddenly looked guilty . She nervously fiddled with her nails . " I'm sorry ... for getting you in trouble . I didn't know Grandma was going to get badly hurt . I didn't mean to put you in trouble . I was just ... angry when I saw her hurting you and wanted her to stop . I didn't mean to- " " Hey , it's okay , " I pulled her into a small hug . " Nobody's blaming you for anything , Xyla . Don't even think about it .

" Now that I gave it a thought , how had she been able to cope with the memory of killing her own grandmother ? Has she been fine ? Well , one thing was for sure : my daughter was one hell of a strong woman - like her father . " I wanted to tell daddy and save you ," she whispered against my waist . " But mummy told me it was a bad idea and was only going to get Daddy more hurt . I'm sorry , Aunt Lyric . I'm sorry I stayed quiet and said nothing . " I threw a stare at Marta who was staring back at me , looking a bit uncomfortable . Oh , typical Marta .

Always ready to throw me under the bus for her ow ... benefit . " It's fine , honey , you did the right thing . " I pulled Xyla from my waist and gently stroked her hair . " Daddy doesn't need to know what you did . Besides , if it . wasn't for me , you wouldn't have done it . So , don't blame yourself in any way okay ? " She nodded . I touched Xylon's jaw . " And you , young man . How have you been ? " " I've been good . " His speech was clearer . It was relieving to know he was becoming more outspoken . Though from the look of things , Xylon was going to be a very cold man in the future .

With them on either side of me , I threw my hands around their shoulders and led them toward the game centers . " Wanna play some games with me like old times ? " 1/3 08:05 Wed , Chapter 229 " Yes ! " My day was beyond fulfilled . I spent a long time with the kids , played until I was breathless and didn't have any more energy The whole time , I completely ignored Marta who kept watching from a distance with a scowl on her face . I was actually happy she was here to see this , to see the motherly connection she was never going to have with the kids she took from me .

I wish I could continue being in their lives and grow . It was quite unfortunate that has cruel plans for me . I got them ice cream and went on to speak with Marta while they busied themselves on a bench . " You need to wrap it up , Lyric . We have to go soon as I reached her . " Calm down , will you ? I'm done with them . " She crossed her arms and looked away . oving . You might be far from the Capital City , but someone could also recognize you here , " Marta said as " I'm not giving you my blessings to be their mother , Marta .

Someone like you doesn't deserve to be a mother , not unless you change . Unfortunately , I don't have a choice right now . So , I'm telling you now to take good care of my kids . I know you only see people as tools and commodities , but my kids are different . Don't ever hurt them . Don't ever put them in a difficult position to achieve one of your sick aims . And more importantly , " I stepped closer to her . " Don't ever try to utilize Xyla's powers . I already hate that she's a Siphon . I'd hate more for her to become your gadget .

" I'll be keeping an eye on you , Marta , and if I ever get to know you've been using Xyla , I'll damn all consequences and take her from you . I'm sure you understand what I mean . " Her eyes burned with irritation . " Can you stop with the lecture ? They're also my kids . I know you birthed them , but I took care of them from infanthood you know ? So , don't think I actually hate them . " " Oh , you never hate someone as long as they're useful to you , " I chuckled . " Mischievous Marta . Always doing the wrong things . " I tsked . " Aunt Lyric !

" Xyla called as she and her brother scuttled toward me . " We're done with the ice cream . " I spent more time with them before we finally parted ways . It was the hardest thing to do . The poor kids didn't even know this was likely going to be the last time we saw each other ; at least for a long time . They didn't know how heartbreaking this moment was for me . Even at that , they were still reluctant to leave with Marta and asked when they'd come visit again . I promised them I'd make out time , but for the first time , I knew I made a promise I'd not be able to keep .

I was finally ready . The number Caden had stored in my phone hadn't been going through . We tried calling severally during the last two weeks but couldn't reach him . I even sent multiple texts , begging him to release Jaris , but he didn't respond . I texted him again today , telling him what I knew he'd been waiting to hear . I told him I was ready to sign the contract and asked where I was meant to meet him . His response didn't come until hours later , at night . He gave me an address to go to and added a warning beneath it : " come alone , Lyric .

If you're just trying to play with me , you'll never see Jaris again . No one will . " The threat was enough to raise goosebumps on my skin . 2/3 08:05 Wed , 9 Chapter 229 I got my things ready and left the cottage .