Love Burnt Baby Stayed (by Nina R.Calder) novel Chapter 296

Chapter 296

After Nina and Ryan burned the old belongings, Sarah had already packed her bags and come downstairs.

Anna followed behind Sarah, her face still pale.

She never would have imagined that Samuel was still alive.

Not only was he alive, but he had lied to Sarah for all these years, all because of another woman.

What a bastard!

Anna knew, even if no one else did, just how much Sarah had sacrificed for this family.

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Sarah was a rich heiress, born with a silver spoon, but she still chose to marry Samuel, a broke kid from nowhere.

People only saw how Samuel built the Swanson family up in just a few decades, thinking it was all his doing. But if it hadn’t been for Sarah, that fake, bleeding–heart loser would never have gotten the Swanson family this far.

He didn’t have a cent to his name, but insisted on helping everyone else. Sarah ended up pouring all her own money into the family, all just to save his pride.

Just when the Swanson family was finally on the rise, and Sarah could have enjoyed some peace, Samuel got into a car

accident.

He died without a care, leaving Sarah to pick up the pieces of the disaster he left behind.

All because of his bleeding–heart ways, always trying to save everyone, the Swanson family ended up drowning in debt.

To keep the family afloat, Sarah had to swallow her pride and go back to her own family for help, only to be constantly humiliated by her in–laws.

But there was no way Sarah could handle such a huge mess all by herself. In the end, Maria had to step in and force Sarah to accept a large sum of money, just so the family could barely scrape by.

Sarah never had any business experience, but for the sake of the Swanson family, she had no choice but to learn. For over a year, she barely slept two hours a day. The rest of her time was spent learning the ropes.

During that time, she dropped a whole twenty pounds.

Sarah was already skinny, but after losing another twenty pounds, she was practically just skin stretched over bones,

Anna’s heart broke for her, but as a servant, there was nothing she could do. All she could do was watch Sarah keep pushing forward, bearing all that pain alone.

But now, Anna just couldn’t believe it. Was everything just a scam?

Anna was so furious she wanted to wring Samuel’s neck herself, just to vent her rage.

Sarah walked up to Nina, her face giving nothing away. “Nina, Ryan, let’s go. Time to head out”

There wasn’t a flicker of emotion, like she couldn’t care less about Samuel’s lies.

But Nina knew her grandma was just holding it all in for show.

She was only doing it so Nina wouldn’t worry.

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Alright, Nina said.

Nina didn’t say anything else. She and Ryan loaded up the luggage and hit the road to Betrico.

This time, only Nina, Ryan, Sarah, and Anna were heading out first.

Elaine and Ethan had to finish up business in Riverdale before they could head over.

Miranda and Philip were being driven to Betrico by Falconer.

Simon and Patrick took another car, tailing Nina’s all the way.

A few hours later, the car arrived at Nina’s villa in Betrico.

Sarah was feeling tired, so Nina told her to go rest first.

Before their return, Nina had already arranged for the villa to be cleaned and the food to be ready.

But Sarah said she didn’t have any appetite and headed upstairs to rest.

It was already late, so Nina and Ryan just grabbed a quick bite before calling it a night.

After all, there was still a lot to take care of.

The next day when Nina woke up, Sarah was already up.

She was busy packing up Nina’s luggage.

Nina quickly stopped her. “Grandma, you don’t have to do this. I’ll have the housekeeper take care of it.”

Sarah smiled warmly, “Come on, I know you too well. You never liked having maids fussing around, so don’t go hiring one just for me. Anna’s all I need.

“And this little bit of packing? I can handle it. Don’t worry about me getting tired. Honestly, being able to do something for you is what makes this place feel like a real home.”

Nina was about to protest, but Ryan laughed, “Nina, let Grandma do what makes her happy. Just let her be.”

Nina paused, then nodded. “Okay, but Grandma, promise me you won’t wear yourself out.”

Sarah grinned. I hear you, my little manager.”

Nina’s nose tingled, her heart suddenly aching.

Nina could tell that her grandma was just putting on a brave face to ease the tension.

She just didn’t want Nina to worry about her.

But what Sarah didn’t realize was that the more she pretended everything was fine, the more Nina worried.

Ryan and Nina made breakfast together.

Sarah and Anna took care of the packing

Breakfast was just ready when Nina heard Maria’s voice.

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“Sarah! My sweet Sarah, come here, let me take a look at you…” Maria’s voice rang out before she even appeared.

Sarah paused, glancing up. “Wow, Maria, you’re here already?”

She’d known Maria would come visit as soon as she got to Betrico, but she hadn’t expected her to show up this quickly.

Sarah couldn’t help but look over at Nina.

Nina gave her a gentle smile.

Ryan had called Maria the night before.

Even though it was three in the morning and Nina thought they should wait until morning, Ryan insisted on calling right away. He was afraid Sarah wouldn’t be able to handle it alone.

Having a close friend around would make things a little easier for her.

When Maria got the call last night and heard everything from Ryan, she absolutely tore into Samuel over the phone, calling him every name in the book for over half an hour.

She even wanted to rush over right then and there, but Ryan managed to talk her out of it.

But as soon as she woke up this morning, she hurried over without wasting a second.

As soon as Maria walked in, she pulled Sarah into a tight hug. “Oh, Sarah, you’ve been through so much. Don’t let me catch that bastard Samuel, or I’ll shove his head in a toilet and hold it down till he drowns.”

Sarah opened her mouth to say something, but Maria cut her off. “That son of a bitch, that shameless excuse for a human being! How dare he mess with you?

“No way, I can’t stand it! Ryan, you find out where he is right now. Bring the bodyguards and drag his sorry ass here. I’m going to make him regret ever crossing Sarah!”

Maria kept going, her voice rising, “And that bitch, Yusra… where the hell is she buried? Find her grave, dig her up, and drag her out so I can whip her corpse for good measure!

“She’s got a son? Grandkids? Fine! Not a single one of them is getting away. I’ll tear every last one of them to pieces myself?”

Ryan just stood there, stunned.

‘If finding Samuel was that easy, I wouldn’t have had to wait this long,‘ Ryan thought to himself.

Ever since Maria walked in, her mouth had been firing off like a machine gun, not stopping for a second.

All the emotions Sarah had been holding back finally broke free. She clung to Maria, sobbing loudly. “Maria…”

The two of them clung to each other, sobbing for a while, with Maria gently patting Sarah’s back the whole time.

Once Sarah finally calmed down, Maria said, “Alright, let’s eat first. After that, we’re hitting the mall. Whatever you want, it’s on me! I’ll show that jerk if he doesn’t treasure you, I sure as hell will!

“Sarah, don’t let him get to you. I’m taking you out to pick up some male models. Let’s find a hundred, all of them way hotter than him. You can swap a new one every day and drive that loser absolutely insane!”

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