Chapter 0233 , I keep my pace steady as I slowly make my way to the doors to unlock them with my key, placing the bags down first, with my hand on my hip, just as I have seen our housekeeper do for years. If someone is watching us or has cameras, I can’t let , anyone suspect us.. , Almost inside… , This place is heavily guarded outside, but inside I will be fine. , It’s extremely quiet, and I place the bags into the coat closet before I begin searching , around the house for Mom. I know the staff has been in and out, but as far as I know, , Mom has refused to leave the house since our falling out. , If she thought that would make me come back, she was wrong. I can’t forgive her for , all her lies. Yes, I love her. She is my mom, after all. , There’s complete silence, which means not even the staff is here… I was told I’d be , notified if Mom left the house. I have heard nothing, so where is she? , I hurry up the stairs when I find she is not anywhere downstairs and head towards , her bedroom. I knock on the door lightly, waiting for an answer, but there is nothing. , I frown, trying the door handle. It’s locked., Is she asleep? , I knock again. , “Mom?” I whisper, glancing towards the stairs, hoping no one showed up like the , actual housekeeper. The guards would be on alert then. , “Mom?” I call a little louder. The door is locked. She must be inside. , Closing my eyes, I press my ear to the door, trying to focus on any sound. My eyes , blaze as I hone in on my surroundings. I can hear my own heart… the sound of the , wind outside… and another heartbeat! , “Mom!” I call a little louder, my voice ringing in the silent hallway. , 15 BONUS , I think I hear a muffled sound. , “Mom?” , Something isn’t right, and my senses are screaming at me.. , Stepping back, I focus on the door as I slowly put distance between myself and the , door. My back hits the wall opposite and I inhale slowly. , Ok, Zaia… you got this., Encouraging myself, I take a deep breath as I run at the door and slam my shoulder into it. A surge of orange aura surrounds me, and the door is ripped off its hinges. , I flinch as it falls onto the carpeted floor and hope no one heard the thud. Even if there is carpet, it is still loud. , I look up and my heart almost stops when I see Mom lying on her bed, but that’s not , what gets to me. , Her hair is a mess, her arms and legs are tied behind her back, and she’s gagged. She’s lost a lot of weight and bruises fresh and old cover her body. She’s injured. I , can see bloodstains on the bed and worry envelops me. , “Mom!” My heart is pounding as I rush to her side, unable to stop my hands from , shaking as I untie her quickly. , There are tears in her swollen bruised eyes, old make–up streaks cover her face, and , I can tell from the odour she has not bathed in a while. , “Who did this!” I ask, my voice shaking as I remove the cloth from around her mouth. , She hisses as I try to help her sit and I realise one of her arms is broken and the , goddess knows what else. , “Zaia, leave. Leave my child!” She croaks. , I look around. She needs water!, I’m about to rush to the bathroom when she calls me. , “There’s no time, Zaia, please go,” she whispers, her voice full of fear and urgency. , 2

/3 , 15 BONUS , “I’m not leaving you,” I reply firmly, rushing to the bed again. “Who did this?” I ask, my eyes blazing with rage. , I will destroy them. , Her eyes are saddened and they fill with tears. “They came… they wanted it… you have to go. Get it first.” , “Wanted what, mom?” I ask worriedly, my heart clenching. , I feel guilty. I left her and this is what happened. I shouldn’t have let my hurt and sadness get in the way! , Her tears flow, and she looks defeated. , The state she is in is killing me. , This is the mother who was always ready to do everything for me despite her secrets. … I shouldn’t have left her. , Goddess! , “The dust. It was him, your brother.” Her heart is thumping, and she closes her eyes., Zade… Zade he his left eye, it’s not normal. There’s something more… he… they , want the dust.” , She’s panicking and I freeze, thinking I heard something. I place a finger to my lips , as I listen, but there’s only silence. , Komentar, Search the website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.