Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 1276

Hours later, the alcohol still hadn't completely numbed Bella's nerves.

She finally dug out some sleeping pills and swallowed them. Only when the sedative kicked in did the horrific edge of her panic begin to dull.

She stood up and opened the door. Sabrina, who had been pacing outside the entire time, rushed forward.

"Bella, are you okay now?"

Bella gave a stiff nod. "Yeah."

Seeing her daughter looking somewhat composed, Sabrina let out a massive sigh of relief.

"Bella, it's not the end of the world.

So what if Sebastian found out what we did to Noah? The worst that happens is a divorce, and he can't leave you with nothing.

You two don't have The Blake Pre-Nuptial Agreement. When the dust settles, you'll walk away as one of the richest women in Northwyn.

Let me tell you, having absolute wealth and freedom without a useless husband dragging you down is the greatest thing in the world.

I just wasn't as capable as you. If I had millions and no husband, I'd be living like a queen.

You're so young, and you're about to experience ultimate freedom.

And as for Noah? If we can't control him, who cares?

That kid is going to turn out just as ruined as the rest of them. If he accepts Lillian as his mother, he'll just end up making her life a living hell."

Listening to her mother ramble, Bella realized Sabrina had likely spoken to the Mercers and gotten a warped version of the events.

But the divorce wasn't what was tearing Bella apart.

It was the blood.

The sickening sensation of plunging a blade into another person clung to her like a shadow.

No matter how many times she scrubbed her face, she could still feel the phantom warmth of blood splattering across her skin.

The heavy, metallic scent still choked her lungs.

Half our lives spent plotting, and it almost worked out perfectly.

I can't believe it fell apart at the last second.

It's all because of Debbie. That old worthless piece of trash..."

At the mention of Debbie's name, Bella involuntarily shuddered.

But she quickly masked her reaction.

Sabrina continued her bitter tirade. "If it weren't for her, the wedding wouldn't have been interrupted.

The Blake family didn't even care about the ceremony, but she had to show up and ruin everything.

She made us the laughingstock of the city.

If she hadn't appeared, the ceremony would have finished, and you'd be Mrs. Blake right now. Sebastian would have been furious, but he'd have been forced to accept it.