Chapter 190

Alicia stared at Tyrone in disbelief.

All this time, she’d thought his parents had died in an accident.

She’d heard about Nicole’s parents—that they’d been murdered by a hired killer in Seaview City. It had caused a huge stir back then; the culprit was never caught, and it was still a favorite topic of idle gossip, especially since Nicole’s family was one of Harboridge City’s most prominent. Rich people meeting a violent end tended to keep tongues wagging.

But Tyrone’s parents... Had they been murdered, too?

Alicia didn’t dare ask. She just squeezed Tyrone’s hand, her nerves taut.

Whatever he’d been through—whatever he was facing now—it was probably far darker than she’d ever imagined.

And right now, she could barely keep herself afloat. The last thing Tyrone needed was more trouble from her. Maybe, by staying out of his way, she was helping as much as she could.

She wished she could do more. But asking questions would only make things worse.

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Seaview General Hospital.

As soon as Tyrone left, Serena sat up straight, scowling at Melanie. “What was that about, huh? Pushing Tyrone towards that woman—are you out of your mind? How many times have I told you, the only way you get to be the Lynch family’s heiress is if I marry into the family! Have you forgotten the way people used to laugh at you back in school?”

Melanie’s face was pale. Serena had been like this all her life—always berating her, always manipulating her emotions.

“Did it ever occur to you to ask what I want?” Melanie’s eyes filled with tears as she looked at her mother.

“Does what you want even matter?” Serena snapped, her voice rising. “If I don’t marry into the Lynch family, if we lose Tyrone’s support, I’m done for.

Let me make this clear: I’m your mother. My survival means you have a place in this world. If you don’t want to be an outcast forever, mocked by everyone, you’d better help me.”

Melanie dropped her gaze, silent.

Serena’s tone softened a little. “Still... you did well, at least. Alicia trusts you now. I can see you two have gotten close.” She paused, giving her daughter a backhanded compliment—a slap followed by a sugar cube, just like always.

Melanie said nothing.

“Melanie, sweetheart, everything I do is for you.” Serena took her hand, voice trembling with false warmth. “The only way I survive is if I marry Tyrone.

You know that... This is the chance I’ve risked everything for.”

Melanie’s tears spilled over, but she still said nothing.

“Will you help me, please?” Serena pressed.

Melanie looked up at her, miserable. “Mom... what do you want me to do?”

“Alicia trusts you—that’s our chance. We can’t let her have that baby... You see how Tyrone’s already falling for her. I’ve told you before, whenever I’m not around, you need to make sure no one else gets close to him. If you just help me take care of that child she’s carrying...”

Serena lowered her voice, glancing around. “Then I won’t have to hide anymore. I’ll finally be Mrs. Lynch, and you’ll be Miss Lynch.”

Melanie shook her head, sobbing. “Mom, that’s illegal.”

“Nonsense,” Serena said sharply. “The baby isn’t even formed yet. If she just happened to trip and fall, it would be written off as an accident—it’s not a crime. Listen to me.” She squeezed Melanie’s hand tightly. “You just need to make sure she falls down the stairs or a step when she’s not paying attention...”

A hard fall—at this stage, it could end the pregnancy before it ever began.

This was the easiest moment to make the problem go away.

Melanie shook her head, tears streaming down her face. “I can’t...”

She didn’t want to hurt Alicia. “Mom, Alicia is a good person... She’s not like that.”

“Are you trying to drive me to my grave, Melanie?” Serena shouted, her voice trembling with anger. “People are selfish—you can’t side with outsiders and abandon your own mother! You need to think of yourself for once. I’m your mother. If you won’t help me, I’ll die. Is that what you want? I’ve already come back from the dead once—do you want to lose me again?”

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