Chapter 14 - Sarah Confesses The True Reason Behind Her Lies
As the sparks from the cutting torch flew through the keyhole of the study door, Sarah looked remorsefully at Ethan.
“Mr. Vance, I need to confess something else before those men break in here,” Sarah said, tears streaming down her face.
“Not now, Sarah; we have more pressing survival concerns,” Ethan said, keeping his tactical shotgun aimed squarely at the entrance.
“Fifteen years ago, Marcus threatened to kill my younger brother if I didn't help them stage your medical poisoning,” Sarah sobbed.
Ethan froze, lowering the barrel of his shotgun slightly as the shocking betrayal from his loyal housekeeper hit him hard.
“You... you helped them paralyze me, Sarah?” Ethan asked, his voice shaking with a devastating cocktail of hurt and betrayal.
“I didn't know they were going to burn the house down and try to kill Clara; they only said you’d be put to sleep temporarily!” she pleaded.
Maya looked up at Sarah, her young eyes filled with profound disappointment rather than childish anger.
“Grandma knew you were sorry, Sarah, which is why she told me to keep you safe today,” Maya whispered gently.
Sarah broke down completely, weeping bitterly as she realized the depth of Clara’s ultimate forgiveness and mercy.
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The study door’s heavy electronic deadbolt suddenly snapped with a loud metallic crack, signaling the end of their grace period.
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