Chapter 216 Chapter 216 Bennett laid out the truth , word by word sentence by sentence .
The color drained from Leias face with each revelation .
The rest of the Anderson family listened , their understanding a mix of clarity and confusion .
Eli , ever impatient , blurted out , Hennett , what are you talking about ? What lab ? What drugs ? Bennett turned to Eli , maintaining his sorrowful expression .
It was the day Leia decided to reconcile with Noelle .
They were supposed to have a class that evening but skipped it and came back home .
Dad scolded Leis for it , and the stormed out .
He continued .
When I went after her , I had some work related issues , so I brought her to my labs , where I stored some dangerous chemicals .
her to stay put and not touch anything , but she secretly took the poison hack with her .
The symptoms Dad showed today matched the effects of that drug .
I grew suspicious and checked the surveillance etage .
Some enough .
I saw her take the poison Bennett explained cling strangely ? She madenly decideil to ( reality , she had already planned Turning to his mother , Kimberly , Bennett added , Mom, do you remember that day when I said Leia was come back and apologize to all of us after just a short visit to the lab .
We thought she had a change of hear , bi to poison Dad Bennett presented Leias motive , her suspicious behavior , and the evidence of the poison , all laid bare before everyone .
Even with an Oscar worthy performance and a hundred reasons to speak , Leia couldnt clear her name now Its over .
Everything is truly ruined , she thought .
Pale and terrified .
Leia felt the weight of everyones gaze .
She feared losing the life of luxury she had always known , the ridicule and contempt she would face , and the possibility of going to jail After a moment of contemplation, she decided to turn to the softest and kindest heart in the room , her mother , Kimberly Leia spun around and threw herself at Kimberlys feet , sobbing and begging for mercy . Mom , Im wrong .
I know Im wrong .
Its my fault .
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Please , Mom , forgive me this oner ... Kimberly was in a daze .
Until Bennett revealed the truth , she still believed in her daughter .
Despite their recent friction , the Anderson family had never mistreated Leia .
They had shared over a decade of love and care .
In Kimberlys mind .
no matter how wronged Leis felt , she couldnt possibly harm the parents who had raised her .
But the reality was far more brutal .
Vincent was still in the hospital , barely out of danger , and the long term effects of the poison were unknown .
He might never fully recover , and it was all Leiss doing Leia ..
Kimberlys tears streamed down her face as she looked at her daughter .
Mom , Leias eyes lit up with hope , thinking she still had a chance .
The next moment , a loud slap echoed through the room Leias face twisted to the side , and she was stunned .
Her check went numb at first , then seared with pain as if half her face no longer belonged to her .
Did she just hit met Leia thought , her mind buzzing Why did Moun slap me ? Growing up .
Leia had always been the Anderson familys pampered princess .
She had never been struck , not even scolded harshly by her mother .
This time , Kimberly actually struck her Mom , you ... .
Lela turned to look at Kimberly , shocked and hurt , wanting to ask , Have you gone mad ! Im your daughter .
How could you bear to hit me ! Just as I thought .
Ever since Noelle came back , everyone lus changed .
They only care about Noelle and dont have a place for me in their hearts anymore But before Leia could finish turning her head , crack , another loud slap echoed .
The other side of Leias face was also slapped hard by Kimberly Now , Tea was furious .
She turned around angrily , glaring at Kimberly , about to speak .
However , Kimberly spoke hest , her voice filled with rage as she shouted , Leia , dont you feel any guild ! Hes your father .
He raised you for eighteen years , and yet you poisoned hime Where is your conscience ? Do you even have a heart ? The more Kimberly had trusted Leia moments ago , the more she despises her now .
1/2 Chapter 216 Kimberly was trembling with anger .
Her hand , which had slapped Leia , was numb , but she wished she could hit Leis even more .
Kimberly was too angry , too disappointed .
Their daughter of eighteen years had actually tried to poison her father .
Kimberly couldnt understand how Leia could have the heart to do such a cruel thing Leia , speak up .
How have we wronged you ? How could you harm your father like this ? Where is your sense of right and wrong ! How can you be so ruthless , so malicious ? Youve utterly disappointed me .
Kimberlys emotions were so intense that her face flushed with .
and she almost shouted the words out .
After her outburst , Kimberly nearly collapsed from the surge of emotion .
Mom ! Damon , standing nearby , quickly moved to support his mother as she wavered .
Once Kimberly steadied herself against Damon , she glared at Leia again and said through gritted teeth , Are you mute how ?
Speak up . How has the Anderson family wronged you ? Leias face , already bloody from her earlier attempt to slam her head against the door , was now ow swollen from the to slaps Kimberly had given her .
She no longer looked like the refined , privileged young lady she once was ; instead , she resembled a malwoman fier wild and frenzied appearance was terrifying .
After being confronted by Kimberly and seeing the reactions of the rest of the Anderson family , as well as the servants who were watching with i sense of curiosity .
Lela knew she was finished .
Even her most compassionate mother had struck her .
No matter how much she pleaded for mercy , they would never let her go .
With that realization .
Leia decided to stop pretending .
Leia laughed maniacally .
How has the Anderson family wronged me ? Kimberly , listen carefully .
The Anderson family has wronged me ways W what are you saying ? Kimberly couldnt believe her ears .
in so many She knew the Anderson family had always treated Leia extremely well .
Before Noelles return , Lela had always been given the best of everything Even the sons of the family didnt have better provisions than Leia .
After Noelle came back , everyone initially protected Leia .
Even when they eventually accepted Noelle , they never neglected Leias needs .
But now Leia claimed that the Anderson family had wronged her in so many ways .
Kimberly was utterly bewildered .
She couldnt tell if her own perception was flawed or if the world had gone mad .
Unwilling to accept this baseless accusation , Kimberly stared hard at Leia and pressed on .
Weve wronged you ? Go ahead .
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