Rich Radiant and Over Him (Alicia and Vincent) novel Chapter 252

Alicia nodded slightly as she watched Chester leave.

Even Chester was telling her not to be too nice…

But he didn’t mean she should go out of her way to hurt people. He just wanted her to remember not to be naïve—not to let herself become a doormat.

Taking a deep breath, Alicia returned to the living room.

Wilma was still crying.

Tyrone sat on the sofa, waiting for Alicia to come back.

“Sir… I know you won’t keep me on anymore, and there’s no way I can return to the Lynch estate. My son’s schooling and everything else all depend on your father’s support. I just… I have no other way…” Wilma choked out, her voice thick with emotion.

“Wilma, your son’s tuition and expenses will still be covered by the Lynch family. And I’ll have Tyrone arrange a pension for you,” Alicia said gently, offering Wilma a reassuring smile. “Take this time to retire early and go home. You don’t need to worry about anything else.”

Alicia had learned an important lesson: never back someone desperate into a corner.

After all, even if Wilma was charged for what she’d done, she’d only spend a few years in prison. For Alicia, though, the damage was permanent.

Push someone too far, and no one wins.

Wilma looked at Alicia, her eyes shining with gratitude. “Thank you, Alicia. Thank you so much.”

Alicia turned to Tyrone. “Is this all right with you?”

Tyrone nodded, his gaze steady. “You’re in charge here.”

Wilma wiped her tears, nodding gratefully, and hurried off to pack her things.

When she left, she paused in the hallway, her voice trembling as she looked at Alicia. “Take care of yourself, Alicia. And look after sir… I can see how much he cares about you, how much he loves you. No matter what happens, don’t leave him, please… He couldn’t handle being abandoned again.”

Alicia nodded, her chest tightening with a bittersweet ache.

Giving Wilma a way out was as much for Tyrone’s sake as her own.

Wilma had taken care of him for so many years, filling the role of a nanny and confidante. After what she and the old man had done, Tyrone was the one hurting most.

After Wilma left, Alicia went over and sat beside Tyrone, wrapping her arms around him. “Why did you come back so late tonight?”