Chapter 224

Chapter 224 Emma was being led away by the police, and Bella hear wat in her throat. She couldn’t wrap her head around it. How had her daughter gotten tangled up in a murder investigation?

Berenger’s voice cut through the tension. “What the hell is going on**

His patience was long gone. He’d always tried to be understanding with Bella and Emma, but this was beyond anything he could’ve imagined. The police weren’t arresting people on a whim, especially not for murder. What could Emma have possibly done “I don’t know,” Bella whispered, shaking her head as tears streamed down her cheeks. “Emma couldn’t have killed anyone.

There must be some mistake.”

“How can you still be so naive?” Berenger’s frustration boiled over. “Do you think the police arrest people without evidence?

There has to be a reason they took her.”

“Bella, look at your own daughter! Just like her real father! Well, makes sense. He’s a complete-”

The word “rapist” was caught in Berenger’s throat; he just couldn’t bring himself to say it because it was hurtful Bella always saw this event as a nightmare, and mentioning those words would undoubtedly hurt her. Even though Bella had made many mistakes in the past, Berenger still valued the sliver of family connection they shared.

Bella’s eyes widened, and she stared ahead blankly. She didn’t need to hear the words to know what he was thinking. It was about Emma’s father–something Bella had tried to bury deep in the past.

She let out a cold, bitter laugh. After all these years, even her own brother couldn’t hide his contempt for her. She had lived most of her life, only to end up like this–a pariah, despised by everyone.

She wiped her tears and looked at Berenger. “You’ve done enough for me. I won’t be a burden anymore.” She got up from the floor, her legs trembling, and stumbled out of the room.

Berenger wanted to stop her, but he was at a loss for words. Maybe it was better to let her go and cool off alone.

Odalyn had been silent the entire time. She’d never liked Bella and Emma, and now this. If Emma was capable of something so terrible, who knew what else she might do?

She thought, ‘It’s better for them to leave. What if they get angry and turn against us? The Jackson family has always been respectable in Shecrity–such a scandal never happens. Ever since Bella and Emma have come to us, disasters have been coming to us as well.

The room hung heavy with silence, the kind that makes your ears ring and your heart race. Everyone sat there, lost in their own thoughts, until Odalyn broke the spell. She turned to Logan and asked, “How’s Elysia?”

Logan blinked, caught off guard. He hadn’t expected that to be her first question. “She’s doing great,” he replied, his voice steady. “You want to go see her? I can take you.”

“Alright,” Odalyn said, nodding. Then she looked at Berenger. “Are you coming with us, or staying here to deal with Bella’s mess?”

Sensing her impatience, Berenger’s face softened, and he gave a reassuring smile. “Wherever you go, I’m there,” he said. “And honestly, I haven’t seen Juliet in ages. I’d love to catch up with her.”

Odalyn rolled her eyes, a hint of a smile playing on her lips. “I thought you’d be staying to clean up after Bella.”

“Honey,” Berenger said, his tone gentle, “nothing is more important than you.”

“You’re just buttering me up,” Odalyn teased, but there was a warmth in her voice. She stood up, heading for the door, and 1/3 17:30 Thu, 6 Mar Chapter 294 Berenger was right behind her.

ogan, however, stood mated to the open, watching them leave. He felt like an order, a spare part of dieir dynamir. His parents were a unit, and he was the one who always veemed to be left behind But then be remembered something crucial: Elysia. She was the Owner of Arcanum House, and there was no way he parents would guess that. If he took them there, her identity would be revealed.

He cursed himself for not thinking it through earlier. Now he needed to get Elysia’s permission before he could decide whether to bring them to her.

He pulled out his phone and scrolled through his contacts until he found Elysia’s name. But when he called, it went straight to voicemail.

He sighed, frustrated. He’d have to find another way to reach her. Maybe they could meet at Arcanum House, or somewhere else entirely. He needed to figure it out fast.

Logan’s gaze flicked to the door, but his phone remained stubbornly silent. He felt a pang of loneliness. His parents hadn’t even noticed he wasn’t following them. If he didn’t hurry, they’d probably leave without him. It was a possibility he couldn’t ignore.

A wave of dread washed over him. He quickly stood up and hurried outside, his steps quickening as he reached the hotel entrance.

To his relief, he saw Odalyn standing by the curb, talking on the phone. At least they hadn’t left without him. Maybe his parents did care after all.

But just as he was starting to feel better, he saw his parents hail a taxi. Panic surged through him. He sprinted towards them.

shouting, “Wait!”

Berenger turned at the sound of his voice and frowned when he saw Logan running towards them. “Hurry up,” he called out with a frown.

Logan’s heart sank as he caught his father’s disapproving look. Was it enough to be ignored? Now he had to deal with being dismissed too.

But he didn’t have time to dwell on it. If he didn’t catch the taxi, he’d be left behind, and he’d be truly lost.

Logan finally reached the taxi, panting heavily with his hands on his knees.

Berenger, already seated in the back, leaned forward with a frown. “Hurry up and get in,” he snapped, clearly impatient.

Logan rolled his eyes. His dad was never one for patience or gentleness, but he didn’t dare argue. He quickly climbed into the passenger seat.

“Take us to the Arcanum House,” Odalyn told the driver.

Logan’s eyes widened in surprise. “Mom, how did you know Elysia was there?” he asked, genuinely puzzled.

Odalyn raised an eyebrow. “Do you think we’re as clueless as you are? We know how to ask questions,” she replied with a hint of amusement.

Logan’s mind raced. No wonder his call to Elysia had gone unanswered. He’d been so naive, thinking they couldn’t find her without him.

But if Elysia had given them the address, it meant she didn’t intend to hide anything. Still, he was baffled by his parents‘ lack of surprise.

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