Book TRK
Chapter 48
Chapter 48 A Mother’s Desperation.
“Look how she angered Milton that day! Her actions nearly destroyed our family!”
Clifton’s anger flared as he recalled the incident at the banquet.
“No, Nora... She’s suffering at the Happy Harpers in Keford!” Bessie cried out, her voice hoarse and desperate. Only Clifton could save their daughter now.
“What are you talking about? Why is that wretched girl at Happy Harpers?” .
Clifton stopped in his tracks and turned back to question Bessie.
Bessie mustered the courage to explain the whole story.
Anger surged within Clifton, and he slapped Bessie across the face.
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Tears streamed down Bessie’s face as she clung tightly to Clifton’s
clothes, begging for forgiveness.
“Clifton, it's all my fault. None of this is Nora’s doing. Go and save
her, please!
“Nora is still so young. How can she endure such suffering?”
“Then let her rot there!” Clifton, consumed by his self-interest, didn’t even consider the plight of his daughter. Bessie’s heart sank at his callous indifference. Frustration and anger
welled up inside her, twisting her face and dyeing her eyes scarlet.
“Fine! If you don’t save Nora, then | will. And I'll avenge her by killing Harriet!”
Bessie’s mind was consumed with nothing but hatred and the overwhelming desire to seek justice for her daughter. However, before she could take a single step, Clifton grabbed her wrist and flung her to the ground.
“Are you a fool? Harriet doesn’t have the intelligence to do such a thing. It must be Mr. Delbert who is behind all of this. “Your action of harming his bride has angered him. No one can save you in this situation.”
Clifton knew better than to blame Harriet, a simpleton, for such a scheme. His mind was set on Delbert as the mastermind behind it all.
The mere thought of confronting Delbert terrified him, so he avoided/ going to the island altogether.
Bessie, heartbroken and helpless, couldn't bear the thought of Nora suffering at the Happy Harpers. She blamed Harriet for everything, feeling an agonizing pain and finding it hard to breathe.
Overwhelmed, she felt a surge of something in her throat befor spat out a mouthful of blood and passed out.
By the time Delbert received the news, it was already afternoon.
The island was bathed in the warm, golden glow of the setting sun. The fiery orb cast a brilliant red hue on the water plants, creating a stunning display of colors against the backdrop of the sparkling sea.
The scene was breathtakingly beautiful.
In his study room, Cory stood before Delbert, respectfully delivering a
Besides the matters concerning the Munoz family, Cory also brought some unsettling news.