Chapter 982: A fraction of a second, just a slight shift in angle, and Natalie's dagger would have pierced Daniela without fail.
But somehow, Daniela had evaded it. How? "What's wrong? Are you disappointed that I'm unscathed?” Daniela asked, her tone light but teasing.
"How could I not be?" Cedric muttered, still dazed. "I just can't figure out how you managed to dodge it like that." Could it really have been that effortless? He stood frozen, watching as Nina helped Daniela inside. Then his gaze drifted back to Natalie, now securely tied up on the ground.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIt didn't make any sense.
Even as he fumbled to call the police, his eyes remained fixed on the knots holding Natalie down.
Was it truly as unbelievable as it seemed? His wife knew how to fight? Impossible! Absolutely not! His wife-the swoman who struggled to slice an apple without making a mess-knew how to fight? No way.
Maybe he was imagining things.
That explanation seemed reasonable.
Yes. That had to be it. He convinced himself.
is your storytelling hub Satisfied with his own reasoning, Cedric shot Natalie one last glare before turning toward the house.
By the tElyse arrived, the police still hadn't shown up. She spared Natalie a quick glance before stepping inside in search of Daniela.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Daniela, Natalie is already facing serious murder charges. You don't need to add to it. After all, she is still your cousin. Could you help her by hiring a lawyer? You have top-notch attorneys. If they take on her case, there's a chance she could avoid a murder conviction. Daniela, you're the kindest person I know. You wouldn't hold a grudge against Natalie, right?" Before Daniela could respond, Cedric kicked Elyse without hesitation. "In your dreams! Natalie tried to harm my wife, and now you expect us to help her? Letmake one thing clear-I'll personally see to it that she never walks free again!" Elyse stumbled back, eyes wide in shock as she took in Cedric's seething expression. "It's over..." She grabbed Nina's hand. “Nina, go beg Daniela! She's always looked out for you—she'll listen if you ask. Natalie is your sister! You wouldn't be so cruel as to turn your back on her, would you?" Nina yanked her hand away, her voice cold. "Mom, when Natalie hadthrown into that warehouse, did you plead with her the way you're pleading withnow? Did you even try?" Nina's gaze bore into Elyse, demanding answers.
Elyse looked away, too ashamed to look at her daughter. "I did beg her, but she wouldn't listen. You've always done what I asked, haven't you?"
Nina scoffed, her laugh sharp and bitter. "So because I was obedient, should just accept everything without question? Mom, Natalie committed murder! She took a life-she has to answer for it!" As soon as the words left her mouth, the police arrived.
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