Hunted 218_Burn those who burned me!

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 “Burn those who burned me!”

 Chapter 218 

 Chapter 12: True Regret. 

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 All the color drained from Vanessa’s face. There was no getting around this now. Everyone stared in silence, even Jamie was quiet for once. Josie turned back to Laura.

 “You keep saying ‘go back to the way things were‘. But what you really mean is for me to allow you the satisfaction of being delusional.” 

 Laura’s eyes widen! How could she say that! She suffered the most these past four years! 

 “Josie!! Do you have any idea how much I suffered from you going to prison!!!”

 Josieughed hysterically.

 “How much YOU suffered? Awe…poor Laura…you must’ve been devastated every time you looked at a family photo and saw my face…oh wait…that’s right…I’m not in any of the family photos.”

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 “Didn’t want to make ‘Nessie‘ feel ufortable. That ‘way things were‘ rhetoric. Tell me something…what’s my favorite color? Favorite holiday? Favorite pastime? Do you even remember that my birthday is the same day as your precious Nessie’s?” 

 “For Christ sake, you didn’t even remember my food allergies. So why don’t you just say what you really want? Say you want me to rid you of that small speck of guilt you may actually have!” 

 Laura’s eyes began to water. She wasn’t sure what made her the most ufortable…Josie’s words…or the fact that she couldn’t answer any of those questions. Suddenly, Harlod spoke up.

 “Josie…is this your n!! To spend everyday making us ufortable!!! What’s done is done! You’re mother’s right! Let’s just-”

 “She’s not my mother…remember? And you’re not my father.” 

 Harold’s eyes had fire in them. How dare she denounce them so coldly!

 “Oh…what’s the matter? Are you the only one that gets to denounce me?”

 Harold’s face tightened…no matter what he said…legally…Josie was right.

 “What is it that you want!! You obviously want something. What do you want…money?”

 Jamie asked with disdain in his tone.

 “Money…ha! You can’t repay a life with money….the value is nowhere near equal.”

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 Jamie’s eyes widen in slight fear….what exactly did she mean by that? Before anyone could respond, Josie picked up her bags causing Harold to panic.

 “Where are you going!!! You can’t just keep <iing and going as you please!!”

 Josie sneered.

 “I guess your oldest didn’t inform you. I’ll no longer be living at this premise. My probation officer feels the environment is unhealthy.”

 Harold’s eyes nearly bulged out of his head! Panic immediately struck his face! What exactly had she told her probation officer! Where was she going!! Frantically, he walked towards Josie.

 “T–That’s not possible! Where are you going! You have to have a registered address with a responsible party! Listen Josie…we don’t want you to leave! Let’s all talk about this rationally.”

 But Josie wasn’t stupid. Smiling Sardonically, she red at Harold.

 “I’m aware of what I need regarding my address; where I’m going is of no business to you. But please…stop with the ‘fatherly‘ act. We all know the reason you really want me here is to make sure I don’t tell the truth.” 

 Harold’s face fellpletely ashen. How had she figured that out!! Seeing his reaction; Josie knew her guess was correct. Chuckling while shaking her head; she headed towards the door. Suddenly, she stopped mid exit and turned

 back to Laura.

 “Oh, and Mrs. Taylor….stop saying you suffered these past four years. You have no idea what true suffering is….not yet 

 anyway…” 

 With that, Josie left the estate leaving the Taylors stunned. Anxiety began to creep into Laura’s chest. What was that supposed to mean? The only one that remained quiet was Christian. He wasn’t sure why, but something told him Josie would not take their deception lightly. He felt as if tidal wave of storms were headed their way.

 “D–Did she just threatened us? That sounded like a threat…right?” 

 Laura and Harold stood in silence. Their expressions were too hard to read.

 Jamie looked at Christian nervously. Christian rolled his eyes and walked forward. This entire situation became more than he expected. However, there two things he was certain of; one, Josie was out for blood…if they didn’t get a hold on her soon she could be dangerous; and two…Vanessa wasn’t who he thought she was.

 “Before I speak about Josie…I need rification on something.”

 Christian turned to Vanessa; her face was filled with nerves. Jamie may have acted like he didn’t hear that recording; but she knew Christian wouldn’t. Still, she tried her best to y the sweet and innocent sister she’d always yed.

 “Is something wrong big brother?” 

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 Silence.

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 Christian walked directly in front of Vanessa; his tone was stern yet distant.

 “Vanessa…why did you go see Josie? And before you answer…remember that we all heard the recording.” 

 Vanessa nervously took a step back. Christian had never taken this type of tone with her. Realizing she was backed into a corner; Vanessa resorted to the one thing that always worked…her tears. She instantly began to cry as she answered Christian’s question. Through sobs she began to exin.

 “A–At first…I really did just want to tell her about her grandmother!! I knew she would be upset if she found out <iter! B- But then…she…she looked at me so mean!!! It was so much hatred in her eyes!! Like it was my fault-”

 “IT WAS YOUR FAULT!!!”

 Chrisitan yelled at Vanessa causing her along with everyone else to jump. Harold intervened in an attempt to calm him down.

 “Chris…calm down! She’s still your sis-” 

 “So was Josie dad!! But because we prioritized Vanessa over her…we’re now all in this mess!” 

 Christian was bing frustrated. It seemed like only he cared about how dangerous this could be. Harold looked away in shame…he knew what Josie had been through during those four years. Christian was right.

 “You all need to know something.-”

 “Christian wait! I thought we decided-” 

 “It’s too <ite for that now dad! Look at how far this has gone! Maybe if they all knew the truth they would stop provoking her!”

 Laura red at Harold, her voice low with guilt and confliction.

 “Knew what? What have you been keeping from us?” 

 Harold’s face went ashen, drenched in guilt. Laura cut over to Christian.

 “What the hell is going on!” 

 Christian took a deep breath.

 “Josie was severely abused during those four years in prison.”

 Everyone’s eyes widen. Panic flooded Laura’s face, her hands began to shake as she slowly walked towards Christian. Gripping his shirt, tears began to fall down her cheeks.

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 “W–What do you mean…a–abused?” 

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 Christian couldn’t bare to tell her all the details. Shooting a quick look at his father, he spoke in a low tone.

 “We don’t have all the details yet. But from what we’ve learned so far, the abuse seemed to be throughout her entire duration. It seems like she was targeted. I have my team looking into it now.” 

 Laura’s body felt like it may go limp. Abused! She’d sent her daughter…that never did anything ept beg for her love…to a ce to be abused…in that moment…Laura realized she’d lost any chance of ever being Josie’s mother. She’d hoped that she may be able to redeem herself once Josie came back home; but the truth was clear.

 With tears falling down her face; she released Christian’s shirt and walked away; taking onest look at Harold before leaving the foyer. Once she was out of earshot; Jamie began to question Christian.

 “Chris…are you telling me someone purposely abused Josie KNOWING she was a Taylor? Who would be that bold? That

 stu-”

 “She’s not a Taylor anymore Jamie. We denounced…remember.” 

 Jamie’s eyes widen with guilt. His voice slightly trembling.

 “H–How bad was the abuse?” <fn6484> For more chapters visit fin?novel</fn6484>

 Christian looked directly at him.

 “You really want to know?” 

 Harold remained silent. It was as if over 20 years of regret was crashing into him.

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