The Heiress Revived from the Ashes (Lauren Bennett) novel Chapter 34

Chapter 34 A Deal Sealed in Pain

Lauren knew she couldn’t just think about herself; she had to consider Marilyn and Mia, too.

Before Alice could even sit down by the bed, Lauren raised her hand and pointed to the chair across the room.

“Sit over there.”

Alice froze for a moment. The cold distance in Lauren’s voice stung her, but she obeyed and quietly took a seat.

Before Alice could speak, Lauren locked eyes with her and spoke first.

“I know what you’re going to say,” Lauren said coolly. “If you want my forgiveness, it’s not impossible. But I have one condition. If you can meet it, I’ll forgive you.”

Alice’s face lit up with hope. “Laurie, whatever you need, just tell me. If it means you’ll forgive me, I’ll do anything”

voice was firm, her eyes steady and sincere

Her

The determination in her gaze was enough to convince

anyone

she truly

ly meant it.

But Lauren didn’t believe a word of it.

“Really?” she asked, her expression calm and indifferent.

Alice nodded firmly. “Laurie, please trust me, okay? This time, I won’t let you down again.”

Lauren stared at her, a flicker of mockery flashing across her eyes.

“Alright.”

Hearing her agree, Alice couldn’t stop a smile from spreading across her face. But the smile froze just as quickly as it appeared.

Lauren’s next words hit her like a slap.

“All you have to do is kick Willow out of the house and cut ties with her for good. Do that, and I’ll forgive you.”

Alice’s hand clenched tightly around the fabric of her shirt, her heart caught in a painful tug–of–war.

She looked at Lauren with pleading eyes, only to be met with Lauren’s cold, unwavering stare.

The ward fell into a heavy silence,

After a long pause, Alice finally spoke in a dry voice. “Laurie… Willow she’s been part of our family for so many years now. Your father and I have always treated her like our own daughter. If we suddenly kick her out and cut ties with her, what will people say about our family? Besides… she hasn’t really done anything that terrible. Asking me to do that… it’s just…”

Lauren let out a cold laugh. “If she really didn’t do anything terrible, Madam Alice, then why did you delete that security footage”

Alice froze, unable to utter a single word in defense.

“Madam Alice, stop making excuses for yourself. You’ve never cared about what people say about our family. After all, five years ago, when the police dragged me out of my own graduation party in front of every socialite in Hoverdale, you didn’t care about the Bennett family’s reputation then.

“The truth is, you’re just playing favorites.”

“Admit it! In your eyes, Willow is a treasure, and I’m just a weed.”

Alice clutched her chest tightly, her face filled with sorrow. “Laurie, L…”

Lauren stared at Alice’s heartbroken expression and felt nothing but disdain. With a faint, icy voice, she said, “It’s fine if you can’t do it. I expected this outcome. I never really believed you’d do anything for me.

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Chapter 34 A Deal Sealed in Pain

Tears streamed down Alice’s face as she shook her head repeatedly.

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A voice inside her warned that if she didn’t make things right this time, her relationship with Lauren would be over, for good. Suddenly, Alice stepped forward, grabbing Lauren’s hands tightly. Her voice trembled with desperation. “Laurie, don’t say that. Please… just give me one more chance. As long as Willow can stay, I’ll do whatever you want me to”

Lauren remained silent.

Seeing her daughter’s silence, Alice grew even more anxious. “Laurie, I know you’ve suffered so much. But I do love you. I just… I just don’t know how to show it.”

Don’t know how to show it?

Willow had the biggest and nicest room in the Bennett Family. She got a 140,000 dollars monthly pocket money. Her birthday dresses? Each one started at six figures. Everything she wore, from head to toe, was custom–made. Even her casual coffee outings easily cost her a few grand

Alice’s love for Willow was loud, obvious, and extravagant.