Chapter 145 My choice?
I raced my brain in every possible direction to find my connection with this hilly area, it took me a moment to realize, âIsnât it the very place where I had begged my brother to take me when we were kids?â
âItâs been two hours, brother. When will mommy come home?â
My five years old self was growing despondent after waiting for four hours, the hope of my motherâs return was almost diminished.
So, when the clock struck 08:00 pm, Henry got up decisively, âI will call mommy. She has promised us to come early.â
Our dad was on a business trip, so our mommy agreed to take us to the beautiful snowâcovered mountain in the Southern village. My classmate had her Disney princessâs theme birthday there, and I was dying to spend my special day at that venue.
So, Henry and I were dressed in the evening.
He dialed mommyâs number, but her secretary received the call instead.
âMadam is busy with the dinner meeting. You can leave the message.â
My eight years old brotherâs face reddened with pentâup fury as his voice raised an octave, he complained bitterly.
âWhat do you mean by a dinner meeting? Mommy was supposed to be here. Today is Lauraâs birthday!â
However, his statement didnât get any remarkable attention, the secretary disconnected the call with advice.
âEat dinner and then go to bed, Henry. You have school tomorrow.â
16:50 The Black Swanâs Final Revenge Pirotetto The 99th Game Was Mine All Along G4.39 Mommy forgot my birthday, brother!â
This negligence wasnât a broken promise only, at a major setback in my life. My feeble mind couldnât process this fact: How could my mommy fail to recall this event?
The tears of desolation pooled in my eyes as I wailed and hugged my elder brother.
âI donât know anything. I want to celebrate my birthday party on that snow covered mountain.â
Utterly helpless, Henry heard my pleading and wiped my tears, his resolute tone comforted me as he vowed.
âDonât worry, Laura. One day, I will take you I opened my eyes in an instant.
to the southern village.â
Years passed, and we grew up, coming to an understanding that our parents would never throw a party for our important occasions. They were too busy to remember anything besides money and business.
The doleful memory of my fifth birthday also faded from my mind, I totally forgot that once I begged Henry for hours to come here together.
But today, Melody refreshed that distant memory, so I voiced my surprise openly.
âThis snowâcovered mountain was our family secret, Melody. How did you know about this?â
Melodyâs soft gaze fixated on Henry, standing by my side, as she replied to me.
âHenry has told me everything about your childhood, Laura. He shared his precious moments, making me envious of your brotherâsister bond.â
I hurriedly grasped Henryâs arm possessively as my brotherâs meetings with her didnât sound like a good development to me.
Melody was a sly vixen, master in playing with othersâ emotions to gain their sympathy. I didnât want my brother to face the same fate as mine after trusting her.
The Black Swanâs Final Revenge Pirouette: The 99th Game Was Mine All Along Chapter 145 She smiled like a longing maiden and added to or former statement, âHonestly speaking, Henry only talks about you Laura. His conversation starts and ends with you, he thinks about your comfort all the time.
It wonât be an exaggeration if I say that you are the only person in his life.â
Well, it was a kind of truth that we had always relied on each other since childhood, our sibling bond was stronger than usual.
So, I took her words as a compliment and asked the officer.
âPlease escort Melody to the prison instead of hospital. She seems perfectly healthy now.â
Officer Smith handed Henry a file to sign and spoke, his deep voice resonated in the surroundings.
âAfter handling this case, I would like to request one thing, Miss Laura. Kindly donât hide. any kind of detail from the police.
Earlier today when I asked you about Mr. Leo, you feigned ignorance and didnât utter a single word about his disappearance.
This is sheer...
He gave me a lecture about the significance of being transparent for a smooth. collaboration, Henry couldnât listen to his blabbering and stiffly worded his objection.
âLeo is Lauraâs ex. So technically, she isnât responsible for him. You canât accuse her...â
The wind blew gently, pleasantly caressing my face like a butterfly, I was once again saved by Henryâs interceding. Unable to keep her mouth shut, Melody spoke up, jinxing our happiness.
âI also expected to be treated like this in a relationship. But Leo never considered my feelings.â
The officers tried to take her away; however, she begged for a spare moment.
âI know I will go to jail, but I donât wish to keep it in my heart anymore.â
Chapter 145 And addressed my brother directly.
âAfter meeting you, I finally understand what real love is, Henry. You showed me kindness when I didnât deserve it. You helped me see myself beyond my mistakes.
You made me realize... Iâve never loved anyone before. Not truly.
But you... you changed everything.â
I felt my breath hitch.
For the first time in my life, I saw genuine emotion flicker in Melodyâs usually calculating eyes.
She wasnât lying.
She meant every word.
And yet, that only made it more terrifying.
âMelody is in love with my brother?â