Abandoned Luna Now Untouchable (Cecilia) novel Chapter 297

Chapter 297: Chapter 297 Apologies And Secrets

Author’pov

Luna Regina stood with fury etched into every line of her body.

When she heard Cecilia’s words, she turned sharply, her brow furrowed with suspicion.

Maggie Locke kept her eyes on the floor. She looked like guilt and regret wrapped into one.

But for a second, her eyes went sharp and cold.

"How thoughtful of Mrs. Locke," Cecilia said smoothly, her voice sweet with just the right edge to make people uneasy. "If Luna Regina keeps pushing, some people might start to wonder if she’s the one clinging to old grudges."

She turned to Maggie, her expression full of polite concern, though her eyes gave away nothing.

"You’ve already said your piece to the Lockes. But without something for the Blacks, people might start questioning how sincere you really are." She gave a slow, deliberate tilt of her head. "Maybe Luna Regina could film your apology. That way, the Elder Luna Black hears it straight from you."

All eyes were on Cecilia, some stunned, others clearly impressed.

Maggie Locke bit the inside of her cheek, swallowing her rage even as her mind raced for an escape.

Luna Regina’s expression gradually transformed, the tension in her shoulders easing as understanding dawned.

At first, her brow had furrowed deeper, but as Cecilia continued, a breathless laugh almost escaped her lips.

Sebastian’ s eyes glinted with appreciation, his smile sharp and knowing, lurking beneath his composed exterior.

He stepped between the women with effortless grace, his tall frame radiating authority without strain.

"That seems entirely appropriate," he said smoothly. "Since Mrs. Locke is sincere, and my mother is reasonable, this should satisfy everyone."

He looked at Maggie, calm and distant. "I’ll record it myself. The right people will hear exactly what you said."

Cecilia’s smile sweetened.

Maggie finally looked up after a long pause. Two tears rolled down her cheeks, like she was the one who’d been wronged.

"Luna Regina," she said, her voice deliberately low and trembling. "I’m grateful you’re willing to give me this chance."

She drew a shaky breath, her throat working as though constricted with emotion. "I can record this apology. If nothing else, I want to do what’s right."

Another carefully timed pause. "I don’t expect forgiveness. I only hope that the wounds of the past can stop festering in our present."

Luna Regina had just started to calm down, but the anger came back fast. Her smile was thin, sharp, and cold.

"Is that real regret ?" she asked, locking eyes with Maggie. "Or are you just scared this mess is going to ruin your image and get you kicked out of your precious high-society reputation?"

She gave a quiet laugh and turned to Sebastian. Her voice was low, but every word came through clear. "That apology isn’t for me. It’s for someone who isn’t here anymore. My best friend Rebecca. The one who paid for what Maggie did."

Sebastian nodded, his expression solemn. "We’ll record it. And my grandmother will decide if this is penitence... or theater." 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

The air in the room snapped taut, like a wire drawn to breaking.

Liora made a tentative move to speak, but a sharp glance from Poppy stopped her cold.

Poppy knew better than to try diplomacy now. Maggie had run out of exits.

"Fine," Maggie said, brushing away tears with the precision of someone who’d practiced in front of a mirror. "I understand."

She lifted her chin, playing the martyr to perfection. "If this is the price I must pay, so be it. If it brings peace between our families, I’ll carry that burden."

The child wasn’t Xavier’s. No leverage. No legacy. Just another scandal best avoided. And Maggie Locke? Let sleeping snakes lie.

Xavier quickly arranged for staff to escort his mother off the estate, slipping cash into their palms. "Make sure she gets down the mountain comfortably... and quietly."

Still, his worry lingered. After the way Cecilia confronted Maggie, that woman wouldn’t go quietly into disgrace.And with a baby involved...

Luna Dora, watching her son hesitate, snapped her fingers against his arm. "She’s moved on, idiot."

Xavier didn’t respond. Instead, he turned and slipped into the house.

Inside, Maggie Locke stood in the center of the room.

Her voice trembled, but her eyes were hard as iron. "I acknowledge my wrongdoing," she began. "Whatever my intentions, my actions caused harm. I accept the consequences and hope our families can at least rebuild a basic level of trust."

She looked directly into the camera. "I’m not asking for forgiveness. I just want the damage to stop with me."

She nailed it. Calm, measured, just emotional enough without looking weak.

If she was acting, she deserved a Golden Globe.

Sebastian stood to the side and gave Tang a small nod.

The space fell quiet. It felt like a courtroom waiting for a verdict.

Maggie said her last line. No one spoke.

Then Tang froze, smacked his forehead, and groaned. "Oh crap. Guys, I forgot to press record."