Chapter 69 A Plan Unspoken 51 % # Finished Alice thought to herself , Laurens longing for the Bennett Jamily had vanished , her hope for a home stripped away .
Memories flashed , Laurens tentative attempts to connect , brushed off by the Now , those moments pierced my heart .
At this moment , she even forgot to cry .
She knew , Lauren truly didnt care about them anymore .
No fights , no fuss , they meant nothing to her .
Panic gripped Alice .
She grabbed Laurens thin hand .
Turic .
Im still your mother , no matter what .
Lauren shoved her away .
Legally , Im not tied to the Bennett family .
The words hit like a sledgehammer .
Alices eyes widened , staggering back .
Elliot bristled .
Lauren , whats the point of saying useless things ? Useless ? Mr.
Elliot , dont you know your household registry never listed me ? No way .
Elliot stunned .
Ask your mother if its true .
Lauren said .
Elliot spun to Alice .
Mom , shes lying , right ? Elliot thought , Lauren had been back eight years , living with us for three , her name shouldve been added long ago .
He expected a firm denial , but Alice faltered , visibly shaken .
His heart tightened .
Is there really no … Alice covered her face , sobbing .
Laurie , Im so sorry … Heh ! Lauren sneered .
No wonder the servants look down on me , calling Willow Ms.
Willow Bennett and me Ms.
Lauren .
Theyre right , Mr.
David and Madam Alice never meant to claim me .
Im just a guest living under the same roof .
Im not a Bennett .
Can both of you leave now ? Alices head snapped up , her eyes resolute , sorrow replaced by steel .
Like it or not , I carried you for ten months .
Your blood ties to the Bennett family cant be cut .
As a Bennett , you owe this family your contribution .
Dont forget your promise to your father and me .
Break it , ignore the Bennett legacy , and youll never get what you want .
Her tone was unyielding , each word a hammer blow .
Lauren wasnt shocked , shed seen it coming .
When love failed , theyd dangle the 1.4 million dollars over her head .
Even if she resisted , theyd use Marilyn and Mia to force her .
Marrying the Brooker familys Bossman wasnt optional Her heart was shattered , their threats no longer stung or surprised her .
She knew this visit wasnt concern , it was to lock her into the Brooker familys Bossman marriage for the 1/2 21:43 Thu , Mar 27 W.
Chapter 69 A Plan Unspoken Finished ? Then go .
Her voice was flat , emotionless .
She turned away , refusing to face their loathsome presence .
Alices heart twisted .
She wished Lauren still craved her love , even just a tear But there was nothing .
Finished The more it hurt , the harsher her parting shot .
You look fine .
Discharge soon .
Your father and I will set up a meeting with Mr.
Felix .
She turned and fled the room Elliot gave Lauren a long look , as if to speak , but sighed and followed .
The room fell silent , Laurens shaky breaths the only sound .
Her hands gripped the blanket , clenching and unclenching , her heart aching .
She willed herself not to cry , they werent worth it .
Her tension eased as Marilyns gentle Ms.
Bennett , hungry ? broke the silence .
Marilyn opened the thermos , and the rich scent of chicken soup filled the air .
Sipping it , Lauren murmured , I envy Mia for having a mom like you .
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