The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 1137

Charlotte sat quietly, eyes fixed on her mother, and Nora couldn’t hide her nerves.

“What’s wrong?” Nora asked, pushing the so-called antidote into her husband’s hands. She clutched Charlotte’s fingers tightly, anxious that she’d change her mind. “We agreed on this, remember?”

No parent could just stand by and watch their child die.

“Lottie, I’m healthy. I can hang in there,” Nora said, trying to sound calm. “As long as you’re alive, you can stop the gene mutation research and make more antidote. That’s the only way.”

Lottie’s life mattered more than anything.

“Are you really sure?” Charlotte’s voice was rough as she tucked a loose strand of hair behind her mom’s ear. “No regrets?”

“None,” Nora said, her eyes shining with tears, but her voice was steady. She brushed Charlotte’s hand with her thumb. “I believe in you. My daughter will save me.”

Charlotte fell silent, letting her mom’s words sink in. After a long pause, she finally whispered, “Yeah. I’ll save you. I promise.”

Nora didn’t hesitate. She brought the cup to Charlotte’s lips, urging, “Lottie, drink. Please.”

Every second they waited only made things riskier.

“Okay.” Charlotte took the cup, staring at the clear liquid.

Suddenly, the whole room went still.

Nora watched her, hope and worry all mixed up. Franco and Anthony kept their eyes glued to Charlotte, both looking tense. If Lottie took the antidote, it meant Nora might die at any moment. Franco’s heart twisted just thinking about it.

Anthony felt a strange frustration. They’d worked so hard to get the antidote, only to give it away. It was for Lottie’s mom, but still… He wanted Lottie to live, too.

“Lottie, what’s on your mind?” Nora asked gently, biting her lip.

“Nothing,” Charlotte said, forcing a sad little smile. She put on a convincing act, looking heartbroken, then tipped the cup back and drank every drop.

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