Axel was in the backyard, walking straight toward his Lamborghini without so much as looking back.
“Axel Alyssa cried, running up to him, “Where are you going?”
“As far away from this ce as possible, obviously. Hopefully, I never have toe back.” When Axel
turned to look at her, she could see that his cheek had turned rmingly red where their father had hit
him.
“You always said you cared the most about our brothers and me. So if this is our home, then it’s your
home too. How could you just nevere back again?” Alyssa asked, holding onto her brother’s hand.
Her heart hurt so deeply.
Axel gazed at his beloved sister, then gently cupped her cheek. “Of course, I love you guys. I’ll love you
guys wherever I go. But this isn’t home anymore. I’ve fulfilled my promise to you, Lyse. You wouldn’t
still be upset with me because of it, right?”
Alyssa nodded slowly, suddenly feeling like crying.
“If you want to show respect and love for Winston, then I suggest you never make me appear before
him ever again. I have to go now. Duty Calls. I’lle to visit you soon.”
“Axel” Mandy appeared from behind them with a bag in hand.
Axel was surprised to see her. He greeted softly. “Mandy.”
The woman’s eyes were rimmed with redness. She took a deep breath before handing the man the bag
of items.
“There’s
I’ve included several new poultices and medicines we developed recently to treat both internal and
external injuries. I hope they can be of use to you.
“There are also some baked goods and snacks that L has prepared. She’s worried your trip might
take long, so she has made these to
help lide your meals over.”
Mandy then looked down at her feet, a gentle smile on her face. “We hope these will be of use to you,
Axel.”
Axel blinked, then replied in a kind tone. “Thank you. I’m pretty stocked up, really. But I appreciate the
gesture. I’ll be off now.”
With that, Axel hugged Alyssa for a couple more seconds before he left.
Minutester, his Lamborghini disappeared beyond the neighborhood.
Alyssa and Mandy were left standing in the courtyard. Both women heaved a sigh.
“Let him be, Mandy,” Alyssa consoled the older woman. “Axel’s improved a lot. He’s still a wild child.
We have to give him more time before he can find his footing here.”
“I know he feels sorry for me,” said Mandy, dipping her head sadly. “He doesn’t need to, really. I’ve
moved on from it. I’m okay now.”
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Alyssa’s throat tightened, not knowing what to say.
Two years ago, tragedy struck the Taylor family.
Mandy’s eldest son and Alyssa’s half–brother, Damien Taylor, Captain of Sna Airways, had
sacrificed himself to save the crew and passengers aboard his flight.
A hardware malfunction had urred. He decided to crash the ne into the ocean. Many lives were
saved that day, but not Damien’s. His passing urred on what should have been his 27th birthday. 1
One could persist in their grudges against Mandy and Winston when it came to theirplex rtions,
but the fact that Mandy had raised such a brave and noble son remained undisputed until today.
The Maybach was on its way back to Sna City. Xavier remained a steady hand on the wheel,
peeking now and then at the rearview
mirror to gauge Jasper’s expression.
Jasper’sce was solemn, his cheeks and lips pale, as if he were sick.
Mr Beckett
You are you anunt/ You dont look too good. Xavier asked tentatively
Jasper quipped. Keep your eyes on the road”
both anger and something sadder. He had rushed to Belbank to gel Alice toe back with him,
feeling so sure
Bat what happened instead?
His carefully maintained pride had shattered into a million pieces and been sent flying in the wind.
Xavier was just as upset after seeing his boss being humiliated. “If you want Madam to return with you,
you could tell the Taytor family that your divorce hasn’t been legalized yet, and she’s still yourwfully
wedded wife.
ad those two women just now. Who do they think they are? Neither of them was Madam’s mother by
blood, that’s for sure.”
So you’re saying I’m only capable of getting things done by deception? Jasper asked sternly. “No! Of
course not sit