Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 524

The two of them picked up the microphones resting on a nearby table, yet neither made a sound. Silvia simply gazed quietly at Ines. Ines felt uneasy under her stare and couldn’t help but break the silence. “If you’ve got nothing to say, I’ll leave. I don’t have all day to waste here.”

Silvia noticed the ring on Ines’ finger and breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Ethan was doing well, that was enough. It didn’t matter anymore whether they met or not; she didn’t want him to see her like this. “Izzy, you really haven’t changed. You always look so impatient when facing me,” Silvia said. The corners of her mouth curled into a faint smile.

Ines didn’t respond.

“Izzy, thanks for coming to see me. I just wanted to say I’m sorry. My stubbornness and resentment led me to do a lot of things that hurt you and the family.”

As she spoke, Silvia stood up and gave Ines a deep bow.

For some reason, Ines believed Silvia’s words were sincere. But at this point, what did it matter?

Ines remained silent, but Silvia kept her gaze fixed, as if really hoping for a response. Unable to withstand such scrutiny, Ines finally spoke, “There’s no point in apologizing now. You’re already paying the price for your actions.”

Silvia let out a bitter laugh. “Actually, the reason I asked you to come today is to inquire about something that’s been bothering me. Why did my sister switch those design plans all those years ago?” It was a question she had long avoided, but now was the time for answers.

“Why dig up the past now? What difference does it make?” Ines said.

“Izzy, please. This answer means a lot to me.”

Ines took another look at Silvia, and then began to recount the facts objectively. “Years ago, Russel threatened Leila with your safety. At first, your sister didn’t give in and asked Ethan to send protection for you. But when Russel revealed your true background, threatening to expose it all to you, your sister couldn’t bear the thought of you learning that truth. Cornered and with no other choice, she switched the design plans, not knowing it would lead to a safety incident but thinking it would only cause a significant financial loss to the Meyer Group.”

The truth was as she had suspected. She remembered being escorted to and from school for a while. Nw she knew why.

Deep down, Silvia had her suspicions but just wanted to hear a clear answer from Ines. The smile on Silvia’s face grew wider. It was a silent laughter that seemed to carry a trace of melancholy. Ines felt a lump in her throat and looked away, unable to watch Silvia in that state.

Silvia stared out the window. She was lost in her thoughts, and a single tear slid down her cheek. “Izzy, I’ve always longed for a pure love, to find a man who didn’t care about my past or my origins.”

She had once believed Ethan was that man, but she had forgotten a truth. When a man doesn’t love you, such hopes are nothing but a luxury. Her sister had been the one to love her unconditionally from the beginning, yet she had pushed her towards death.

Having said her piece, Silvia stood up and said to the officer nearby, “Take me back, please.”

Ines couldn’t shake the feeling that Silvia’s frame appeared hunched, as if something had thoroughly broken her spirit. Ines didn’t dwell on it and returned directly to the Meyer Mansion, though a sense of unease lingered.

What Ines didn’t know was that the next day, the prison would report Silvia’s suicide. By the time Ines learned of it, years had passed. Because the man who loved Ines most knew that even in her deepest resentment, she never wished for Silvia’s death.

Ines entered the mansion to find a bizarre scene. It was working hours, yet the whole family was gathered. They wore a somber expression yet attempted to look fine, which made for a peculiar sight. Ines had no idea what was going on and walked towards where Ethan was sitting. It was only then that she noticed a well-mannered little boy sitting across from her. His presence previously was blocked by the adults. The boy, about six or seven years old, had delicate features and a faint smile that made him look like a mini-Ethan.

The idea that this child had no connection to the Meyer family seemed ludicrous.