Chapter 124
As we reached the second floor, I heard a door open behind me. My blood ran cold when I recognized Billy’s small voice.
“Mom? What’s going on?” he asked, his innocent face appearing in the doorway of his room.
Grace’s eyes lit up when she spotted him. ‘Perfect timing, she murmured, changing direction and moving toward my son.
“NO! I screamed, throwing myself between them. “Grace, stop! He’s just a child!”
Billy screamed in terror as he saw the knife, stumbling backward and falling onto his bottom, his eyes wide with fear.
“Grace,” I pleaded, my voice breaking as I shielded Billy with my body. “Please. Put the knife down. I’ll give you the photos–all of them. Just leave my son alone.”
Her eyes flickered with interest. “All of them? The originals and any copies?”
“Yes,” I promised. “Everything. Just put the knife down.”
These photos weren’t even that important to me. Betty had sent them as insurance, nothing more. I’d never intended to actually use them against Grace.
Grace hesitated, the knife still extended. “Show me your phone. I want to see you delete them right now.
“We need to go to the bedroom,” I said cautiously. “My phone is charging there.”
She nodded sharply, keeping the knife pointed at us. “Move. Slowly.”
With one arm around Billy’s trembling shoulders, I carefully guided him toward our bedroom, Grace following close behind with the knife.
Just as we neared the door, Henry appeared in the hallway, his expression changing from irritation to shock as he took in the scene before him.
“Grace!” he roared, his voice thunderous in the confined space. “What the hell are you doing?”
Grace didn’t lower the knife. “Stay out of this, Henry! She promised to give me back those photos!”
“Put the knife down. NOW!” Henry commanded, his voice leaving no room for argument.
Grace’s hand trembled slightly. “But Henry, she-”
‘I said put it down!” Henry stepped forward, positioning himself in front of Billy and me. “Whatever problem you have with Sophia, we’ll discuss it after you drop that knife and go to Father’s study to await punishment.”
“Punishment?” Grace laughed bitterly. “Of course! Hypocritical Sophia escapes everything, while I get punished! She’s turned this entire family against me!”
“Grace,” Henry’s voice softened slightly. “You’re my sister. I love you. But right now, you’re threatening my wife and son with a weapon. Drop it, and we’ll sort this out.”
For a moment, something vulnerable flickered across Grace’s face, but it quickly hardened into the purest hatred.
“Your wife?” she spat, raising the knife higher. “Brother, get out of my way! Let me kill this bitch! Our family has plenty of mo go to jail! Move!”
power–I won’t even
Everything happened so fast. Grace lunged forward, the knife aimed directly at my chest. Henry moved instantly, his hand shooting out to grab the blade. Blood immediately spilled onto the hardwood floor as the knife sliced into his palm.
Grace froze, the sight of her brother’s blood seeming to snap her back to reality. The knife clattered to the floor as she stumbled backward, her face a mask
of horror.
Chaos erupted around us. Staff members rushed up the stairs, shouting over each other.
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“The master is injured! Quick, get the first aid kit!
Restrain Miss Grace! Wait for the master and mistress to decide her punishment?‘
Two security guards grabbed Grace by the arms as she began to struggle wildly.
“No! Don’t touch me! I
to see Mother! Let me go!” she screamed, fighting against them.
“Lock her up!” Henry ordered, clutching his bleeding hand.
As they dragged her away, Grace’s voice rose to a desperate shriek. ‘Henry, I’m your sister! You can’t do this to me! You’re choosing this whore over your own blood? She betrayed you, and you’re still protecting her!”
I watched in stunned silence as Grace disappeared down the hallway, her accusations still ringing in the air. Beside me, Billy clung to my leg, his small body shaking with fear.
Henry stood motionless, blood dripping from his hand onto the floor, his expression unreadable as he stared after his sister.
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