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Chapter 12
Chapter 12
“What did you say? Was Xavier the rapist from back then?”
Inside the Pemberley Mansion, a middle-aged woman with a striking resemblance to Lucretia, her eyes widened.
She was Susan Pemberley, Lucretia’s mother.
At this moment, after listening to Lucretia’s recent experiences, Susan looked shocked and incredulous.
On the side, Lucretia’s father, Steven Pemberley, silently smoked with an expressionless face.
The elderly couple had just returned from a trip and were hit by this unexpected bombshell.
Their son-in-law, who had come to their doorstep, was the same man who had assaulted Lucretia six years ago.
“Dad, Mom, I think your thinking is too conservative. Isn’t that good that the man back then was Xavier? Linda spoke up, trying to make sense of the situation.
“In other words, if this person was not Xavier, but a stranger, what would you do if he came to visit?”
“What about Jenson?”
At this moment, Lucretia’s sister, Linda Pemberley, interjected.
In her view, with Xavier unintentionally becoming the Pemberley family’s son-in-law due to amnesia, the current family situation was the most ideal result
“Dad, what do you think?”
After a pause, Linda turned her gaze to Steven.
After all, he was the head of the family.
Putting out his cigarette, Steven lowered his voice and spoke with a somber tone, The Pemberley family is just a small pond, while the Cavanaugh family of Starhaven is like a dragon. Now that Xavier has regained his memory, is he still the matrilocal son-in-law of the Pemberley family?”
Steven’s words hung in the air, filling the room with silence.
After seven or eight minutes, Lucretia, who had collected her thoughts, gritted her teeth and said, “Dad, I understand. When Xavier comes back, I will ask him to leave the Pemberley family,”
Lucretia, you’re too hasty. What about he…”
“Enough, stop talking
Linda’s unsaid words were abruptly cut off by Lucretia’s stem interruption.
Disappointed, Linda patted her nose and turned to leave, heading outside to find Jenson, who was playing with mud in front of the door.
“There is something at school. I will go deal with it.”
Leaving these words behind, Steven also left the room.
y susan and I ucretia remaned at the scene
Only
“Lucretia..
“Mon, I want to be alone for a while.”
Looking deeply at the slightly weary Lucretia, Susan hesitated to speak. But the words stuck in her throat, unspoken.
The night fell, and the last ray of sunlight completely disappeared, casting a shadow over the Pemberley family.
Xavier, bearing a heavy heart, returned to the familiar surroundings, hoping for warmth and solace in the embrace of his loved ones. Text © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.
“Dad, Mom, Linda, you’re back?” Xavier greeted with a hopeful smile, a glimmer of anticipation in his eyes.
Upon entering the house, Xavier saw Steven, Susan, and Linda,
However, as he looked at their faces, his heart sank. The solemn expressions etched on their features sent a wave of unease through his being.
Sensing the tension in the room, Xavier’s gaze shifted to Linda, who swiftly took Jenson by the hand and retreated to the safety of their room.
“Xavier, or should I call you Mr. Cavanaugh? The Pemberley family is too small and humble to entertain you. Please leave.”
Steven, joining in the admonishment, continued the statement, her tone grave and resolute.
“Xavier, since you’ve awakened your memory, from today onwards, you’re no longer the matrilocal son- in-law of the Pemberley family.”
After Susan spoke, Steven took over, continuing the statement.
The bitter taste of rejection flooded Xavier’s senses, his heart aching with every word spoken against him.
Seeking solace and understanding, Xavier turned his gaze towards Lucretia, his eyes pleading for her support. Lucretia, what about your opinion?
“Do you also want me to leave?” Xavier asked sadly.
Suppressing the turmoil in his heart, Xavier, with a firm gaze, stared at Lucretia’s face, not missing any of her expression.
Lucretia’s eyes cleared. Lifting her head to meet Xavier’s eyes, she said, word by word, “Yes, please leave the Pemberley family.”
Boom…
After hearing this, Xavier trembled, and his brows furrowed in disbelief.
Just because he was the heir of the Cavanaugh family, he could not continue to stay in the Pemberley family.
Herring on the past year, Xavier believed that he hadn’t done anything to betray the Pemberley family or Lucretia
fis being the heir of the Cavanaugh family really that crusial?
“Lucretia, are you sure that everything you said is true?
Xavier summoned his courage, his voice slightly trembling, and he confirmed again.
Lucretia nodded vigorously, raising her voice slightly. “Yes, it’s true. I’m just an ordinary woman, and you are such a noble
and respectful man. We just don’t match. Please leave the Pemberley famaly immediately
had the news of jensons taological father has come. There is no longer a place for you in thus family”
Boom
If a moment ago, Xavier still held a glimmer of hope, then at this moment, Lucretia’s words “There is no longer a place for you in this family” shattered the last trace of hope in Xavier’s heart
“Can I take another look at Jenson?”
At this moment, the Heavenrage Warlord, the dignified heir of the Cavanaugh family, humbly begged.
Yet the response he received was a long and agonizing silence.
“Fine, I will leave
Xavier lef
And as Xavier left, the strength that Lucretia had desperately built up instantly collapsed
Tears poured down her face like rain, and her heart was broken.
Staggering, like a zombie, she walked into the room, alone.
How does one know if he or she falls in love with others?
The best answer was whether their hearts would ache when their loved ones left
“Dad, Mom, where’s Xavier
Linda, who had just put Jenson to sleep, came out of the room, looking at Susan and Steven inquiringly.
“He’s gone.”
“Dad, Mom, you’re so confused!”
Linda said with some resentment.
“I will never accept a son-in-law who is a rapist. Such a man is not worthy of my daughter.”
Susan said with some resentment, her voice laced with frustration.
Linda glanced at the two and bit her lips, saying, “You only think about your own feelings. Have you ever thought about Jenson’s feeling He’s still a child. You drove away Xavier, and Jenson will no longer have a father.”
After saying this, she stormed out.
Click.
As Linda stormed out of the room, the door closed heavily behind her, causing Susan and Steven’s hearts to tremble.
Doubt crept into their minds, and they questioned their actions. “Did we really do something wrong?”
on pondered aloud, her voice filled with uncertainty.
Outside the Pemberley Mansion, Linda wandered anxiously, her eyes scanning the deserved old alley.
In the night, the old alley was empty.
The night enveloped the surroundings, and the dim light from the lone street lamps created an eerie and desolate atmosphere.
After ang lark and forth for more than ten minutes, Linda’s dejected figure turned around and made her way back to the Pemberley Mansion
Unbeknownst to landa, hudden behind a tree, Xavier slowly emerged
is gaze lingered on the second-floor room. It was Lucretia’s room
The room’s light was still on, but he could no longer enjoy the warmth it brought.
Then, he shifted his gaze to Jenson’s room.
It seemed like he could see the little one riding on his neck, playing a rollercoaster game.
The sky, at some point, had started raining.
Soon, the rain intensified, soaking Xavier’s clothes completely and cleansing his shattered heart.
Click
A sudden brake pierced the air as a majestic car slowly came to a stop. After the car door opened, an enchanting woman in a dress, exuding a strange aura, walked down.
“Is it worth it?”
Her clear voice, like water flowing over blue stones, cold and cool.
She walked behind Xavier, holding an umbrella for him.
“Helena”
“Yes?”
“Protect her for me, Xavier requested, his voice filled with a mixture of determination and sadness.
With those words, Xavier turned and left, boarding another car that had been patiently waiting.
Barnaby drove, and the car quickly disappeared into the rainy night.
Casting a faint glance at the Pemberley Mansion, the woman in the dress smiled charmingly, “Lucretia, I really want to see what magic you have on you to enchant him so thoroughly.”
“Miss, L Helena began to say something.
“Helena, since it’s his order, then follow his will,” the woman in the dress interrupted, with a tone that brooked no further discussion.
After uttering those words, the woman got into the car, and it drove away, leaving the Pemberley family behind..