Karma Doesn’t Sleep: The Revenge Queen Rises novel Chapter 93

“Dad, hurry up and finish your breakfast! We need to get going—the three of us are heading to the aquarium!”

Clive glanced over at Amelia, who was pouring milk for Timmy. He looked like he wanted to say something. “Amelia—”

But she caught his eye first and cut in gently, “Penny told me the school only allows one parent. You guys go ahead.”

Clive hesitated, then nodded. “Alright.”

Timmy, halfway through his milk, frowned behind his glass. Why was Dad lying again?

As they were about to leave, Amelia worried the kids might get cold after being out for so long. She grabbed two jackets for them to take.

“No way, I’m not wearing that! It’s so ugly!” Penny whined, tossing the jacket aside and running out to the car.

Momma Kristen promised she’d bring her the little Elsa cape—there was no way she’d wear that hideous jacket!

Amelia sighed and bent down to pick up the jacket Penny had thrown, but Timmy beat her to it. He scooped it up and hugged it to his chest.

Amelia blinked in surprise. “Timmy…”

He quickly took the other jacket from her hands—the one meant for him—looking a little awkward as he muttered, “Thanks.”

Amelia paused for a second, then smiled softly.

“No, honey. I should be thanking you.”

Timmy’s ears went a little red. “Don’t call me honey. I’m not a little kid anymore.”

He was five now, after all.

Timmy turned and climbed into the car. Through the window, he could see Amelia still standing in the doorway, waving at them, her whole presence gentle and warm.

So… this is what a mom feels like?

Mom.

Timmy tried the word out in his head. It felt weird—he actually got goosebumps.

Aiden was quick—he’d already pulled security footage from a corner outside the Baybridge University gate.

The timestamp was spot on. Clive watched as a black luxury car pulled up. From the camera’s angle, he saw Amelia step out. The car drove off right away, not even pausing.

The time matched exactly what Caroline had told him.

On the video, Amelia stood there for a moment, then turned and walked out of frame.

Clive slipped his phone back into his pocket.

Looks like he really had been overthinking things…

Back at the house, after Clive and the kids left, only Amelia and Marian were there.

Once Marian finished tidying up, she got ready to leave. “Ma’am, I’ll head out now.”

“Marian.” Amelia’s voice stopped her. She sat on the sofa, taking a slow sip of tea, her tone cool and distant. “Make sure you take all your things. Starting tomorrow, you don’t need to come back.”