Chapter 30: Chapter 30

Chapter 30

a minute , are you sure you’re feeling sorry for the right person ? The one who really deserves sympathy here is Rupert , don’t you t raising an adopted daughter all these years , only to have her try to poison him and wipe out his bloodline ! And he still has no idea ! ]

And

was meam for him .

I can’t stop laughing I

d Fenwick act

actually thinks the poison was me

The stene unfolded with an uncomfortable tension hanging in the air .

Does it hurt , Rowena ! Let me blour on it for you .

” Fenwick said gently , trying to comfort her .

think ? After

But Rowena pulled away , burying her face in her hands , her body shaking with sobs .

“ Tr’s all my fault ” the whispered , her voice choked with emotion .

“ I shouldn’t have when Dad and your attention I shouldn’t have taken the room meant for Elysia— ”

She paused , her sobs growing louder , and added , I only 1 hadn’t come here with Mom .

If I hadn’t come , if I hadn’t met all of you .

Maybe I wouldn’t feel so attached , maybe I wouldn’t find it so hard to leave … ”

The tears kept streaming down her face as she clutched at her chest , “ I don’t want to go ! Elysia , I really don’t want to leave ! Please don’t make me go , okay ? ”

Fenwick was at her side instantly , but his comforting words only seemed to make things worse .

“ Rowena , how is any of this your fault ? ” He reached for her hand , but she refused to stand

Tom between frustration and helplessness , Fenwick turned to Elysia , her disheveled appearance fueling his growing anger .

“ Elysia ! How dare you say things like that to Rowenal ” he snapped .

He looked at her with contempt , his voice sharp .

“ All 1 did was not recognize you yesterday and accidentally kick you .

And anyway , you broke Rowena’s loy , I did find you a room , didn’t l

“ You’re being so petry and vindictive ! All over something so small , you’re poisoning me ? Trying to get Rowena to leave

Elysia opened her mouth to speak , but before she could , Rowena’s sharp sobs and Fenwick’s furious shouting drowned her out ,

It was too much .

Too much to bear The chaos inside her threatened to burst .

Instead of reatting , she clenched her fists and tried to keep the tears at bay , holding herself together just enough to suppress the impulse to scream or run .

From now on .

I’m cutting ties with you as a sibling 1 only want Rowena as my saker Fenwick’s words hit like a slap .

The declaration caught everyone’s attention .

As soon as Rupert and Torin entered .

Rowena ching even harder to the floor , crying hysterically .

But Fenwick , still gripped by guilt and confusion , knelt beside her , his voice softening “ Rowena , did you hear that ! Even if Dad doesn’t want you .

even if Torin doesn’t want you , I will always want you .

Please , gri up – it’s cold on the floor .

You’ll catch a cold .

”

Rupert and Torin , who had just come downstairs , overheard this .

Hupert’s expression darkened as be beard Fenwick’s words .

“ What’s this nonsense about ‘ not wanting ? Rowena is my daughter , always has been , always will be , ” Rupert cut in before anyone could say more .

Elysia stood there like an outsider , watching for a full three minutes as Torin , her flesh and blood comforted a deceitful faker , while barely hiding This desire for her to disappear

The live streaming screen now flushed with comments .

[ Tuke back what I said earlier .

The real victim here is Elysia .

The way her father spoke to her was downright heartless .

No wonder he never managed to have a fourth child .

]

[ Actually , I feel kind of bad for Elysia .

Getting Framed by Rowena like this .

.

I can’t believe I ever supported her ]

Good thing I was only a fan of her looks .

But why does Rowena look so plain now ? Is the saying “ girls change as they grow true after all

Relax , you don’t need to worry about Elysia .

I just saw Torin – he’s too slurp and clever not to see through Rowena’s terrible acting I

Meanwhile , in the broadcast studio , Torin’s gaze lingered on the screen , frustration enched on his face .

He couldn’t help but wish that his younger self had stood up for Elysia all those years ago

The memories from ten years ago felt distant , clouded by time .

Was it time that had dulled the memories , or had be simply never cared enough to remember ? Who could say ?

“ Please , don’t misunderstand Elysia .

Don’t make that mistake again … Torin muttered under his breath , hands clasped tightly under his chin .

He watched the unfolding drama on screen , his eyes unwavering , unwilling to blink .

It was strange how the loss of memory , the fading of the past , brought with it a flicker of hope .

On screen , Torin finally stepped forward – but not to defend Elysia .

Instead , he walked straight to Rowena , still crying on the floor

Chapter 30

He scooped her up into his arms with a sense of urgency , looking up at Fenwick , and asked , “ What exactly happened just now ! ”

The whole family , still ignoring Elysia , watched as Torin held Rowena , their attention fully focused on her,

Fenwick was the first to speak , his voice sharp with accusation .

“ Torin , Dad , Elysia tried to make me drink poisoned milk ! She even used scissors to stab Rowena , trying to force her to leave ! ”

Rupert’s face turned crimson with rage as he turned toward Elysia.

“What ? Elysia , how could you do this to Fenwick Where on earth did you learn to use such despicable , underhanded method ?? ”

He turned to Rowena his voice softening .

“ Rowens , are you alright ? Did she hurt you ? Come on , let Dal take you to the doctor ”

Elysia knew there was no point in trying to explain .

Rupert had already made up his mind .

He wouldn’t believe her now , no matter what she said .

Femrick , seeing that Torin was still standing there , silent and unmoving , spoke again , his tone sharp , Toris , you can’t let personal feelings cloud your judgment

I know you and Elysa have always been close , but Rowena has been living with us for ten years.

She’s always seen you as her real brother .

”

Torin’s eyes narrowed , and he frowned slightly .

Tve always considered Rowena my little sister as well ,” he said , his voice calm but distant .

He didn’t even look at Elysia , but for a split second , his gaze flicked toward her and Elysia felt her heart tighten .

Her hair was maned in messy tangles , her eyes swollen and barely vible , but no one noticed .

No one cared to notice the pain in her eyes or how they used to sparkle when Torin would smile at her

And yet , even though Torin’s glance was cold and emotionless , is reignited a flicker of hope in her chest .

After all , this was Torin – the one who had pampered and adored her since childhood .

Hysa thought , ‘ Surely he would believe me , right ? ”

With that thought , Elysia eagerly rushed to his side , reaching out to grab his sleeve , But just as she moved .

Rowena buried her face in his chest , and without hesitation .

Torin took a half step back , putting distance between himself and Elysia ,

“ Torin … Tin scared .

Please , don’t let Elysia make me leave , Rowena whimpered , her voice full of fear ,

In that moment , Elysia’s resolve shattered .

She blurted out , her voice shaking with desperation , “ Torin , I didn’t poison anyone ! It was her , not mel She’s the one who stabbed herself was scissors .

I wasn’t trying to hurt Fenwick

Tomm’s brow furrowed deeply .

He had never expensed Elysia to lie so blatantly to avoid punishment .

After hearing her words, he muttered , “ Absurd .

””

The simple word hit Elysia like a cold slap , suting out the small flicker of hope she’d fel .

It was like a storm – sudden and overwhelming – douring whatever remained of her belief that Torin might still stand by her .

.

The live – streaming screen now flushed with comments .

[ Did you all really think Torin would see through Rowena’s act ? Seems like he mistook a piece of trash for a gem !

[ Look at how the whole family’s siding with Rowena , bullying poor Elyx like thas .

No wonder she turned dark later .

Rowena deserved to end up in

a coma

[ Well , I don’t know about all that Rower is still just a kid , maybe she’s just a little too playful .

[ Playful ? Is that what you call leaving your little brother in a cave ? Or pushing someone off a cliff ? Poisoning people ? Cutting people’s hair ? Framing others for crimes ? You think that’s just “ playing around “ ?

[ Wait , they’ve got this massive villa and not a single cameral What about the servants ! Can’t they come forward and testify ! ]

Torin’s heart sank .

He thought , Cameras Cameras .

We did have surveillance cameras at home , but why didn’t anyone think to check the footage Why did we accept Rowena’s word as truth so easily ? Why did Inbjudge Elysia .

.

again ?

“ I have to make this right .

I need to make it up to her .

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Toran muttered under his breath , But by the end , his voice had turned frantic “ Stellan ! Where is Elysia ? I’m going to see her now ! ”

Even Fenwick , who had been numb and detached until then , was jolied back to reality by the urgency in Torin’s voice

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