Chapter 3
Grayson’s voice turned nasty. “Now you’re using your own mother to start drama and make me jealous?“]
“I left people to put out the fire, didn’t I? The flames didn’t even reach your mom. How could she be dead?“]
These past few days, Grayson had been off consoling Mirena after her “traumatic” experience at the fire. Taking her on trips and getaways.
He hadn’t been home, so of course he had no idea my mother was dead.
Mirena glanced at me nervously. “Sera, it’s not right to curse your mom like that.“]
“Curse? My mom had a heart condition, she-“]
My throat made horrible rasping sounds as tears poured down
down my face.]
But before I could finish, Mirena cut me off.[]
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“But your mom didn’t actually have a heart condition. Her medical records were fake.“[]
I stared at Mirena’s pale face with venom in my eyes.]
Grayson snorted coldly. “Yeah, I already know about the lies you and your mother cooked up.“]]
My chest heaved violently. “Shut up!”
I got it now. Grayson was completely blind and stupid.[]
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Even though he’d seen my mom have episodes right in front of him, he’d rather believe whatever Mirena told him.
Mirena flinched at my outburst. “I… I said something wrong…“]
Grayson shot me a dirty look and pulled Mirena closer, whispering sweet comfort in her ear.]]
After a while, Mirena started smiling through her tears.]
As they left my hospital room, Grayson glared at me one last time. “Sera, you need to take a long, hard look at yourself.“[]
The door slammed shut, leaving me in dead silence.
I curled up on the hospital bed, my heart twisting in agony.
That’s when the crematorium called.]
“Hello, Miss Whitmore? About your mother’s arrangements…“]
By the time I left the crematorium, it was already dark.[]
Chapter 3
Mom didn’t have many friends when she was alive, and she had no family left.]]
Only a few of her coworkers showed up to her funeral.[]
I didn’t tell anyone from the Langford family. They didn’t deserve to be there. They would’ve just tainted my mother’s journey to the afterlife.]
By the time I finished everything, it had been a week.]
And that whole week, Grayson was off playing with Mirena every single day.[]
Skiing trips, sporting events… flying all over the world.]
Mirena posted constantly on instagram, showing off how “good” Grayson was to her.[]
On the last day, Grayson surprised me by actually calling.]
“Where are you? Why aren’t you at the hospital where you’re supposed to be?“]
“None of your business.“]
My voice was completely drained.[]
Grayson seemed to pick up on something being wrong. “What’s going on? Are you feeling sick?“]]
But his moment of concern was quickly interrupted by Mirena.]
I heard her sweet voice through the phone.[]
“Is she deliberately skipping treatment to make you feel guilty, Grayson?“]]
“Ha, she’s always playing games.” Grayson’s tone was mocking.
I could actually hear the hidden satisfaction in his voice.[]
Grayson’s tone softened a bit. “Look, I’m not gonna hold what happened last time against you. Just get back to the estate.”
“Grayson, let’s get divorced.“]]
I said it seriously.[]
Before Grayson could respond, Mirena jumped in. “Sera, not this again. Give it a rest. Playing hard to get only works up to a point.“[]
Sure enough, Grayson’s attitude went ice cold.[]
“What’s with this attitude? Now you’re threatening me with divorce?“[]
“Well, I’m not gonna put up with it.“[]
“Since you brought it up, fine. I agree. I’ll be at the estate waiting for you to bring me the divorce papers.”[]
Chapter 3
I didn’t say anything else. I hung up.
That night, I went to the Langford estate with the divorce agreement.[]
The moment I walked in, Mirena slapped me across the face.]]
She was crying pitifully. “Why won’t you just leave me alone? Why did you destroy my doll?“]]
My head was still spinning, but my hand moved faster, slapping Mirena right back.[]
The next second, someone shoved me hard.[]
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Grayson’s face was furious. “How dare you hit Mirena right in front of me?
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“You cut up Mirena’s stuffed animal into pieces, and you have the nerve to fight back?“]
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