Chapter 8
In the main hall of Olson manor.
Janice sat beside Adrian, with Lara standing upright, poised and dignified. Her manner demanded respect from others.
The McKinney family had always been like this.
Adrian frowned. Sienna was also like this in the beginning, proud but humble, with an undeniable upbringing etched into her
bones.
“Mr. Olson, please release my daughter.” After a moment, Lara spoke. Her plea was filled with worry yet strangely powerful. “Mrs. McKinney, why would you say that? Sienna is Adrian’s wife. She recently injured her kidney and miscarried. She needs proper rest and care.” Janice spoke with urgency and empathy.
Injured her kidney? Miscarried? Sienna’s predicament was made clear in just a few words.
Lara’s heart trembled. If Sienna stayed, she would eventually die. Lara took a deep breath, trying to calm herself.
Seeing that Adrian was silent, Lara’s eyes were filled with determination once again. “I will repay all of Sienna’s past debts. Please do not trouble her anymore. One life for another. Mr. Olson, the McKinney family owes you nothing now.”
For Sienna’s sake, Lara had no choice but to do this.
“Sienna, I just hope you never loved Adrian. Live on.”
As her words fell, Lara steeled herself, turned toward a wooden pillar, and smashed her head against it.
Her actions were decisive.
Blood splattered everywhere.
Adrian’s dark eyes widened as he stood up.
It was too late…
Sienna’s heart trembled violently, and the sound of police sirens and ambulances outside the window made her shudder uncontrollably.
“Mom!”
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