Twin Cupids at Work Daddy Come Home novel Chapter 349

Helene squeezed her hands into tight fists at her sides. Everyone’s attention was on her now. Just a moment ago, people were still trying to talk her down, but after what Josh said, their looks had changed. Suspicion replaced concern in their eyes.

She felt trapped. If she jumped, it would be the end. If she didn’t, she’d make a fool of herself in front of everyone.

Josh finally looked away. “Brady, let’s go. No need to interrupt Ms. Fortner’s little show.”

Brady couldn’t hold back his laughter. He let out a sharp snort, then started laughing for real.

Helene bit down hard, her jaw tight with humiliation. She leaned back a little and glanced down. It’s eighteen floors. There was no way anyone would survive a fall from here.

A wave of fear hit her. The wind picked up, making her shiver. She grabbed the railing tighter, terrified she might actually fall.

She took a shaky breath. Everyone was watching. If she didn’t keep up the act, today would just turn into a joke everyone would remember.

Helene looked at Courtney, took another deep breath, and started to lean back slowly.

“Helene!” Courtney rushed over, panic in her voice.

The crowd around them jolted in surprise. Almost by instinct, a few people ran forward and grabbed Helene, pulling her away from the edge.

Hands scrambled for her, some accidentally hitting her injuries. Pain shot through her and sweat beaded on her forehead.

Courtney wrapped Helene in a hug, sobbing so hard it almost seemed theatrical..

Kate shook her head, still crying. “No, it’s not like that. Raine always saw you as her big sister. She only did this because Helene threatened her. She was scared, Madeline. You’re her sister. Can’t you forgive her?”

But Madeline’s face was still stone cold.

“No. I can’t.”

“Madeline!” Drew stepped in, frowning. “I’m asking you as your father. Please, let your sister go. She’s young and doesn’t know any better. She was manipulated. She didn’t mean any real harm…”

“She’s twenty-seven and still doesn’t know any better?” Madeline raised an eyebrow. “What, is she going to figure it out at thirty-seven? Or forty-seven? And she didn’t mean any harm? Do you even believe that?”