Chapter 8 - Victoria Attempts To Intervene And Hide The Truth

Footsteps echoed sharply against the cobblestones as Victoria rushed out into the garden courtyard.
She was still wearing her multi-thousand-dollar designer wedding gown, her veil trailing behind her in the mud.
“Get away from them, Daniel! They’re just stray kids looking for attention!” Victoria shrieked, running toward the fountain.
Emma and Chloe cowered behind Daniel’s legs, whimpering in terror at the sound of Victoria’s voice.
Daniel stood up slowly, stepping between the terrified children and the woman he had trusted with his life.
“Stay back, Victoria,” Daniel warned, his voice dangerously low.
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“You can’t believe a word these orphans say; they’re part of a blackmail scheme!” Victoria argued frantically.
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