<b>Chapter </b><b>51 </b>
<b>Chapter </b><b>51 </b>
<b>A </b>heavy silence fell over the group, leaving them all speechless.
Antonio’s face cracked with tension, his gaze turning icy and locked onto her. “So, your mom’s a murderer. What’s your take on that<b>?</b><b>” </b>
Laura blinked in surprise, her usually innocent expression now tinged with a touch of sorrow. She slumped on the couch, a small form contrasting against the towering figures surrounding her.
She shook her head with a touch of sadness, and said, “I don’t know.”
In her usual sweet and innocent tone, she added, “L thinks that even though Mom did something wrong, it doesn’t mean L did it. Nor will in the future. But, Mom will always be my mom.”
Even if Lilian did not like Laura, she liked her.
Jasper took a deep breath, his voice gentle but probing. “So, even if your mom’s not a good person, you still like her?”
Laura furrowed her brow slightly, “Yes. Aside from caring about Mom, I don’t have any other options. Dad doesn’t seem to like me, and he’s never even bothered toe to see me.”
Her voice trembled as she spoke, a touch of sadness tugged at her lips.
Antonio suddenly found himself grappling for air. He furrowed his brows as he regarded Laura.
A heavy tension hung in the air.
Joshua stared at Laura, his gaze unwavering.
He observed her unchildlike maturity and seriousness, feeling an inexplicable restlessness.
He usually chased after giggly teen idols, all smiles andughter.
A cute face like that should not be harboring such profound emotions.
For a while, no one said a word.
Robert broke the silence with a grave expression, his eyes fixed on Laura. “Are you still keen on finding your dad, Laura?”
Antonio’s eyes flickered with a shadow of intensity as he directed his gaze at Laura.
Perched like a small ball of uncertainty on the couch, Laura shook her head. “No, I’m not interested.”
Antonio furrowed his brows. “Why <i>not</i>?”
All eyes shifted to him, and he quickly averted his gaze, attempting to y it off nonchntly.
Laura’s eyes darted around, her expression was earnest as she spoke. “Mommy said that Daddy doesn’t like me. So if he finds out, he’ll probably kill me<b>. </b>Having <i>you </i>guys is enough for me.”
She cast a nervous look at the group of men, her voice slightly shaky, “But would you all still want me?”
No one responded.
Laura looked at them with hope in her eyes. When she noticed their silence, she sighed and lowered her head<b>, </b>a sense of destion <b>settling </b><b>in</b>.
At that point, Antonio suddenly stood up, his words firm, “Time’s up, let’s go.”
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<b>Chapter </b>51
<b>Laura </b><b>was </b>taken aback<b>, </b>thinking he might be angry. She straightened her posture and nervously focused on him.
Amidst the tension, Laura was left bewildered.
Laura was about to ask a question when Antonio strode out, and said, “I want to know what the hell the Zimmerman family thinks they’re made of daring to mess with my child.”
Joshua followed casually, “I want to know too. Who do they think they are? Trying to harm my them.<b>” </b>
niece. If things don’t work out, I’ll just put a bullet in
Louis looked at them disdainfully, “Joshua, you’re not young anymore. Why do you keep talking about putting a bullet every day? We’re in <b>Hestrya</b><b>, </b><b>not </b>some wild territory. If it doesn’t work, why not just pop some popcorn? You’re probably better at that!”
Joshua’s expression turned serious, and he withdrew a gun, aiming it at Louis, “What did you just say?”
Louis raised his hands in surrender, and a sheepish grin appeared
Laura observed their exit, perched on the couch.
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Suddenly, Jasper reached out his hand toward her, his gaze prating, “Shall we <b>go</b><b>?</b><b>” </b>
Laura looked puzzled, “Go where?”
He raised his head proudly, “We’re going for revenge.”
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