Let's Start All Over Again, Shall We (Maggie and Nathaniel) novel Chapter 381

Chapter 381 Come Home

At that instant, despair and regret washed over Olivia. Her intention to aid Sierra’s escape from the Carnerons stemmed from a desire to shield her from further hardship and provide financial stability.

Little did she foresee that her actions would inadvertently plunge Sierra into yet another ordeal. Had she foreseen this outcome, she would have rather seen Sierra wed into the Zimmers

In this moment of confusion, Olivia grappled with the weight of her decisions. She couldn’t fathom how her life had spiraled so drastically, or how her children found themselves in such dire straits.

“Ronald, please… Sierra must have been manipulated by someone. We can’t just stand idly by while her life falls apart!”

Olivia’s pleas persisted, but Ronald seemed consumed by other concerns.

“Alright, that’s enough! The investigation team is coming to scrutinise our family. Do you really think things will get better for you?” Madam Cameron snapped, her patience worn thin by Olivia’s tears.

Olivia winced, feeling the ache in her chest intensify as she sank into a chair.

Meanwhile, Vanessa gently guided the still–weak Joseph downstairs. Despite his gradual recovery, Joseph’s movements remained strained. However, he was now able to articulate his thoughts.

“Dad… Sierra probably… got set up…

He couldn’t speak too well. Though he didn’t feel that strongly toward Sierra as his sister, she was still family. After the hardships he’d gone through, he could put himself in her shoes.

Ronald cast a brief glance at his son, who spoke with unwavering conviction, but chose to keep his own counsel.

As Joseph descended the stairs, he pressed on, “Dad, the key is Maggie… If she decides to let go of the accusations and holds off legal action, maybe we can salvage something after things settle down.”

“Our family is in disarray as it is, and Sierra’s actions have only made things worse. Do you expect us to mop up after her?” Master Cameron’s tone, though tempered for his grandson’s sake, conveyed his exasperation.

Joseph pondered briefly before proposing, “Perhaps we could argue Sierra’s mental illness to both safeguard her and discredit her accusations.”

“No chance,” Noah interjected, shaking his head. “The stakes are too high now. Altering her statement won’t make a difference.”

Joseph was a bit slow to catch up. Ronald, frustrated by his son’s stupidity, closed his eyes in irritation.

Joseph had his own guess deep down, but he lagged far behind Nathael.

Who can lend us a hand?

Maggie got out of bed, finding Nathael in the study on a call.

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She sneaked up behind him, hoping to startle him with a hug. But Nathael sensed her approach and gently covered her hand with his, unruffled.

Okay, I’ll talk to her, Nathael said, ending the call.

He turned to pull Maggie into a hug, murmuring, “Hungry?”

Maggie declined with a shake of her head, likely still groggy from oversleeping.

“Caught wind of the Cameron saga?” Nathael cut to the chase.

“Yep, saw it. And you’re behind it, Maggie affirmed, locking eyes with him confidently.

“Just the way things roll with people. Even when you’re doing good, there’s always room for accusations, especially when mistakes creep in, Nathael said, gently placing her on the desk, his hands bracing on either side, leaning in to inspect her face.

He scrutinized her cheeks, noting the faded swelling and lingering traces of blood.

“My mom caught wind of the news and had this idea that if things weren’t smooth sailing between you and the Camerons, it could be a chance to break free and carve out a new path, Nathael said softly.