Chapter 1052:
It struck him that, over the years, Kellan had become more and more defiant, less willing to back down.
Yet, Kinsleeâs anger seemed to ebb slightly, likely due to the presence of Kellan and Allison.
âIn any case, Nova is never setting foot in this house again!â Kinslee declared, her voice sharp with fury.
The mere sight of Nova made her blood boil.
But Nova, ever the picture of composure, didnât flinch.
âKinslee, I only came to check on your health,â Nova said softly, her hand resting delicately on her still-throbbing cheek. She bowed slightly, a picture of grace.
âBut I understand you donât want me here. Since youâve made your feelings clear, Iâll leave and wonât trouble you again.â
Nova took a step back, moving toward Brook.
âBrook, Iâll go now. I donât want to make things worse for Kinslee. Today should have been a happy day, and I donât want to spoil anyoneâs mood.â
Her words were calm, measured, and showed a deep understanding of the situation â one of the qualities Brook most admired in her.
âNova, Iâm sorry for what happened,â Brook said gently, his hand resting on hers.
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âIâll come see you tonight. For now, go home and rest. Youâve been dragged into all this without any fault of your own.â
He knew his mother loathed Nova, who was a mistress, and he couldnât push Nova to stay under such circumstances.
But their close interaction, so tender and public, made Kinsleeâs stomach churn.
âBoth of you, leave now!â Kinslee shouted, her voice cracking with fury. She raised her cane, pointing it at Brook with a fierceness that sent a chill down his spine.
âIf you truly want me to live a few more years, youâd better stay out of my sight!â she added.
Brook saw his mother shaking with rage, her face flushing and her breath quickening. It was clear that her anger was pushing her to the edge of health.
âMom, stop,â Brook said, stepping back, his own brow furrowing in distress.
âIâll leave.â
As a middle-aged man, the humiliation of being treated this way by his elderly mother stung deeply. Not only was it degrading, but the physical pain from her blows was too much to ignore.
Without another word, he turned and walked out with Nova.
Before leaving, he glanced back, his voice strained.
âMom, Iâm leaving now, but Iâll come back another time.â
The door to the Lloyd house slammed shut behind him with a resounding thud, leaving him speechless.
Brook stood there, his heart heavy with embarrassment and frustration. Never before had he felt so humiliated, yet there was nothing he could do but leave, dragging Nova along with him.
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