HappyNovelChapter 40 Chapter 40: After Khloe finished speaking, Laura let out a soft sigh. A mix of emotions flashed in her eyes.
"Khloe, you've endured so much, and I feel responsible for it all. Three years ago, I was away on research, and I couldn't be there with you, leaving you to face everything alone." "Mom, it's not your fault. I understand how important your work is. And if you had returned, Joshua would've made things even harder for you. I get it." Khloe held no resentment towards her mother whatsoever. Her mother had completed her research a year after she had been imprisoned, and her mother had poured all her energy and resources into securing her freedom.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIn the end, her mother sacrificed her career as a research director, a position that had been her life's ambition.
Laura looked at Khloe, and a sense of relief washed over her as she made a final decision.
"Khloe, there's something I have to tell you. The reason I was framed and cast out of the Evans family by your father was all because of this." Khloe froze for a moment, then leaned in without thinking, her eyes fixed on her mother. "Mom, please continue. I'm listening." Laura inhaled deeply, her gaze clouded with pain and a sense of helplessness. "Your grandfather always believed your father was unremarkable, incapable of upholding the Evans family's legacy. When he recognized your extraordinary talent and intelligence, he secretly drew up a will." Khloe's eyes widened in shock, and she couldn't help but ask, “What kind of will?" Laura's grip on Khloe's hand tightened as she explained, "The will stipulates that if you marry before turning 26, the entire Evans family property will be transferred to you. Meanwhile, your father would only receive a modest sum of cash and shouses." A surge of intense anger flared within Khloe, threatening to shatter her composure. She clenched her hands into tight fists, her nails pressing into her palms, yet she felt no pain.
So, this was the truth. Back then, Joshua was always showing off Laura, acting like the perfect, loving husband in front of everyone. But then, out of nowhere, Lorraine showed up with fake evidence claiming Laura had been unfaithful. The evidence appeared so convincing that, if not for Khloe's unwavering trust in her mother's character, she might have been fooled.
Feel the thrill at g aln ov el sWhen Laura left the Evans family, she barely defended herself. It felt like, all of a sudden, two people who once got along had completely drifted apart.
In the end, it all cdown to the will. After all, it involved so much wealth.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmLaura understood it wasn't just about Joshua's feelings. It was the lure of wealth that corrupted human nature. Joshua could never tolerate Laura staying in the Evans family, given she knew about the will, and her leaving was her way of protecting Khloe. Otherwise, Joshua might have devised a way to eliminate Khloe back then. Three years ago, Khloe had found herself behind bars. She had always believed it was due to Joshua losing his senses over Lorraine. But now, everything made perfect sense to Khloe. It becclear that Joshua had been pulling the strings all along, paving the way for Lorraine and Sloane to frher without a hitch.
"That man is nothing more than a snake." Every hardship, every moment of pain and injustice, had crystallized into a fiery resentment aimed squarely at her father.
Laura let out a quiet sigh, her sorrowful eyes heavy with regret "Yes, Khloe. I'm so sorry I couldn't protect you from all of this."
Khloe's eyes grew red, tears threatening to spill, though she stubbornly refused to let them fall. As she straightened her posture, her eyes radiated a fierce determination, like a single star glowing brightly in the night sky.
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