Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate
Chapter 466 Why Are You Here?
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In the attic, Mrs. Laurel sat in front of the woman called Virginia, her face etched with sorrow. Tears filled her eyes as she sighed deeply. “Virginia, we’re all so unlucky. Alan and Peter are both still in the hospital, and now you’ve ended up like this, leaving me, an old woman, to face that demon alone.”
Her voice trembled as she continued, “I’m getting too old for this. I don’t have the strength to handle everything anymore, It feels like all the family’s resources and industries are slipping into that demon’s grasp. What am I supposed to do…”
Virginia sat silently, clutching a doll tightly in her hands, her eyes vacant and unresponsive.
Mrs. Laurel wiped her tears and made an effort to stand, but her knees, still sore from the earlier fall, caused her to struggle slightly.
She winced but pushed through the pain as she slowly rose to her feet.
Hayley’s POV:
I was stunned the moment I stepped into the room.
“Ma’am, why are you here?” I asked, staring at the elderly woman in disbelief.
The sweet old lady I had helped just an hour ago was now here, in the Sanders‘ residence.
What was going on?
She looked equally surprised at first, but her expression quickly shifted.
Her demeanor turned cold, and she questioned me sharply, “Why, are you here?”
Caught off guard, I replied honestly, “Ms. Sander invited me to come.”
Her face darkened immediately. “So, you’re a spy sent by that demon! Get out of here!” she shouted angrily.
“Ma’am, you’ve misunderstood … “I tried to explain, but she cut me off with a glare.
“Misunderstood? There’s no misunderstanding! That demon sent you to approach me, didn’t he? I thought you were kind when you helped me, but it turns out you’re just part of his scheme. Get out! I don’t want to see you again!”
Her voice rose as she gestured toward the door, refusing to listen to a word I said.
Seeing her so agitated, I reluctantly turned to leave, but before I could reach the door, the woman called Virginia suddenly sprang up and threw her arms around me.
“Michelle! My Michelle is back! Michelle is back!” she cried, clinging to me tightly.
The sudden outburst made Mrs. Laurel even more furious. “Virginia, stop this nonsense! Come back to your senses! There’s no Michelle–she’s dead, long dead! She is a spy sent by that demon!” she said, coughing violently, her voice shaking with anger.
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Chapter 460 Why Are You Here?
“No, no! Michelle isn’t dead! She’s here, right here. This Michelle! Virginia insisted, her grip on me tightening.
Mrs. Laurel, clearly overwhelmed, began coughing uncontrollably.
She raised a trembling hand to point at me as if trying to say something, but before she could, her legs gave out, and she collapsed right in front of me.
“Ma’am!” I shouted, rushing to catch her before she hit the ground.
Supporting her carefully, I asked, “How are you feeling while gently patting her back to steady her.
After a while, her breathing steadied, and her condition seemed to improve slightly, but she abruptly pushed me away. “Don’t touch me!” she snapped.
I looked at her calmly and said, “There must be some misunderstanding here. But misunderstandings can always be resolved in time.”
I paused briefly before continuing, “Right now, your health is what matters most. Please don’t get too worked up. Your foot is injured, and you need proper rest. If you don’t want to see me, I’ll leave.”
Taking a step back, I turned slightly, but before I could leave, the frantic woman, Virginia, grabbed onto my clothes tightly, her eyes desperate.
“No! Don’t go! Michelle, please don’t leave! Mom is here–Mom is here!” she cried, shaking her head frantically and refusing to let me go.
As Mrs. Laurel watched this, she collapsed to the ground in anger.
She threw her hands up in despair, muttering, “Oh my God, what have I done!”
I had not expected the situation to spiral out of control so quickly.
Just then, the sound of the door creaking open behind me broke the tense atmosphere.
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