In Love, Never Say Never (Ashton Fuller and Scarlett Stovall) novel Chapter 1621

Nora and I used to be close, so naturally, I was glad to know that she was still alive. However, because of her relationship with Nathaniel, I was unsure how to feel about her then.

The man was like a walking disease because he had infected the minds of many around Ashton and me.

Even Marcus told me that he would never have made a deal with Nathaniel if it were not for me, for he knew that nothing good ever came from dealing with that devil.

I did not mind Nora blaming us for not saving her, but I worried for her well-being if she continued to stay with Nathaniel.

“But she’s a mother. Armond thought he could control everyone, but like everyone else, he fled in the face of death. If Nora had been left behind, there’s a chance that she could’ve survived. I believe she was only able to look like you because she could not escape in time,” suggested Ashton calmly.

“You mean she got disfigured and had plastic surgery?”

With Ashton’s help, I finally figured out what happened back then.

Nora had a chance at survival because Armond left her behind before the explosion. Forced to choose between living on for her child and dying with the man she loved, Nora hesitated when she should be running.

In the end, she decided to choose her child but barely survived the explosion because of her hesitation. Then, Nathaniel somehow managed to save her and turn her into my doppelganger to serve him.

Still, that did not explain why Nora was so hostile toward Ashton and me.

I remembered how surprised I was to see her on the island and how strong she was then. Even though Armond was no longer around, she was ready to raise their child all on her own.