Chapter 257 Percival is in a fr a fragile state .
If negative energy clings to him , the poison will act faster .
If it werent for the thunderstruck wood protecting him , he probably wouldnt have made it through the night .
Odalys stated plainly .
It was the truth , Exanders eyes were bloodshot as he clutched Odalys hands sightly , his gray hair shimmering under the light .
Without you , Percival would be gone .
Youre heaven sent to save the Stewan family .
Percical marrying you is the luckiest thing thats ever happened to him Thank God .
Yes , Ill go buy some flowers and pray right away , Evander said as he hurriedly edly turned and walked off He moved quickly , making a phone call as he went .
Send a car .
Im heading to the largest funeral home Yes , now , immediately ! Evander barked into the phone , rushing downstairs in a flurry .
Inside the mom .
Orson and Callum exchanged a glance .
Percival , aside from his pale complexion , didnt seem to be in any immediate danger .
In that case , well go accompany Mr.
Stewart .
You should rest , Orson suggested .
Yes .
Il go help 100 , Callum added , turning to leave in this was Servants entered to clean the blood from the floor , lighting scented candles to mask the metallic smell .
They worked swiftly , as though routine for them .
Thank you for saving my life tonight , Percival said seriously, looking at Odalys .
Odalys waved a hand dismissively .
Dont be so formal .
Im not used to it .
She turned to leave but stopped , glancing back at the small wooden block in Percivals hand .
In a low voice , she said , Thats a talisman drawn with my blood and magic dust it on you , she added , closing the door behind her as she left .
Tits waterproof .
You can wear it on y Percival opened his palm , gently rubbing the small wooden piece .
It still seemed to carry Odalys presence .
Walling to his desk , he opened a drawer , removed the string from an old talisman , threaded it through the hole in the wood , and tied it around his Just then , his phone vibrated .
Seeing the bodyguards number, he quickly answered , his voice low .
Hello , what is it ? Mr.
Stewart , weve dragged Ms.
Simpson to her car .
What should we do now ? The bodyguard sounded hesitant , unsure of whether to leave her there wuttended .
After a pause .
Percival replied , Leave her be .
Understood the bodyguard replied .
He and his men turned and walked briskly back toward the Stewart Villa Edie , litten and unconscious , had been left in her car .
In a daze , old memories surfaced in her mind , and she struggled against them .
ar vaguely saw a figure approaching her , slow and deliberate Who who are your Edie murmured , struggling to Still in her gown , Edie found it hard to move freely .
She forced herself to her feet , her forehead crusted with dried blood , her face twisted and Trightening She pried open the car door gripping it for support as she stepped out .
Edie stood barefoot on the ground , taking slow steps forward ..
Who Look closer , Odalys said , tilting her head to one side .
Standing there , the smiled at Edlie .
As Elie got closer and finally saw her face , her eyes widened in shock , her pupils contracting .
You ⦠youre Percivals wife ? Edie stammered , not expecting to see Odalys here .
6:32 PM d Chapter 2257 Odalys strode forward , grabbing Elie by the shoulder and showing her back forcefully .
Edie groaned in pain as she slammed into the car with a heavy did Odalys stood tall , looking down at Edies pained expression .
She reached out , lifted Edies chin with her fingers , and forced her to meet her gaze.
Thats right .
Its me .
Odalys said with a low chuckle She gripped Edies chin tightly , her sharp nails digging into the delicate skin , leaving faint marks .
Edie let out a muffled groan and grabbed Odalys wrist in an attempt to free herself But before she could resist further , Odalys seized her fingers and twisted them hack forcefully Als Edie screamed in pain , cold sweat breaking out all over her body .
She glared at Odalys , shouting .
Do you even know who I am ! Im Percivals mother ! Let me go this instant ! Edie demanded , trying to leverage her position .
Odalys Laughed , a cold and dismissive sound , as she glanced at Edie with disdain .
You ? You think just because youre Percivals mother , that entitles you to my respect ! You ..
Edie stammered , unnerved by the cruel glint in Odalys eye For a moment , she froze , overwhelmed by a primal fear .
She wants to kill me ? Im her husbands mother This is the first time weve met , and not only is she not showing me any respect , but shes also planning to kill me ? she wondered .
Without warning .
Odalys hand moved to Edies throat , her grip unrelenting as she lifted her off the ground .
Youre close with Hannah , arent you ? Odalys murmured , her voice cold and menacing .
You encouraged her to abandon me when I was born , didnt you ? All those years she abused me was that your doing , too ? Edies expression shifted to one of confusion as she opened her mouth to speak but no sound came out .
Odalys tightened her grip , her fingers pressing harder .
Just as Edies breaths grew faint and her vision blurred , Odalys suddenly released her .
finging her to the side .
With a dull thud , Edie crashed into the side of the Rolls Royce , lening out a pained grunt .
Odalys brushed her hands off as if ridding herself of something vile and then turned toward Edie , landing a hard kick to her leg .
Edie whimpered and tried to scramble to her feet , her hand reaching out to claw at Odalys face .
Before she could make contact , Odalys caught her wrist and twisted it away effortlessly .
I dont even know Hannah .
What nonsense are you spouting ? Edie snapped , her voice trembling with a mix of rage and fear .
Odalys shoved Edies hand aside and turned her back to her , walking toward the Stewart Villa without a second glance .
Edie , even if you are Percivals mother , so what she called over her shoulder .
To mar , youre nothing With a derisive laugh , Odalys strode away , leaving Edie clutching her throat and trembling .
How terrifying Edie thought , watching Odalys retreating figure with a growing sense of dread .
She had planned to intimidate Odalys , only to be humiliated and nearly strangled to death in return .
Shes a demon .
A complete monster .
Unbelievable ! What a bumpkin , no manners whatsoever ! Edie muttered through gritted teeth , her voice tinged with both fury and fear .
Odalys didnt even pause or look back , her steps calm and composedl Edir slumped back into her car and shakily dialed a number on her phone .
Not long after , an ambulance arrived , and the paramedics helped her Imade and whisked her off to the hospital .
Meatsdule .
Odalys i limbed the stairs back to the villa , her stride steady , As she reached the landing slar spotted Percival standing there , fresh from a shower .
His damp hair glistened under the lights , droplets of water shizling down his neck .
He stood at the top of the stains , gazing down at her with an unreadable expression Odalys arched an eyebrow