Chapter 3 - Ryan Faces The Devastating Reality Of His Mother
Ryan looked up from the manila folder, his face turning ashen as the terrifying implications began to sink into his mind. "Mom... Sarah didn't die of a sudden aneurysm like you told me at the hospital?" Ryan asked, his voice cracking with absolute betrayal.
Martha lowered her hands, her eyes darting frantically around the kitchen as she searched for a lie to save herself. "Your wife was fragile, Ryan! She couldn't handle the pressure of this family, and I was only trying to protect your legacy!" Martha defended herself hysterically.
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Chloe slowly pushed herself up from the flour-covered floor, leaning against the wooden counter while her father wrapped a protective arm around her waist. "Protecting his legacy by poisoning her slowly, just like you tried to do to me with those kitchen supplements?" Chloe challenged quietly.
Ryan’s head snapped toward Chloe, his expression shifting from shock to agonizing realization. "Supplements? Chloe, what are you talking about?" Ryan demanded, stepping toward his wife.
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