The Day I Walked Away My Empire Began novel Chapter 53

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Lucie’s chest ached so badly it felt like her wounds were being ripped open all over again. “Yeah, I’m that unreasonable,” she snapped, her voice shaking. “I just can’t stand her. Next time, I’ll hit her even harder.”

Steven’s face twisted, shadows playing across his features. He stared at her, cold and sharp. “I already promised you I’d send Shannon abroad. Why can’t you let it go?

“I’ve told you before. You can do whatever you want, and I’ve always put up with it. But I just don’t want Shannon to get hurt. I just wish you’d care for her like a sister, the way I do. Is that really too much to ask?”

Lucie’s answer was ice-cold. “Get out.”

Steven exhaled hard, his tone turning dangerous. “Lucie, you can fight with me all you want. But don’t you dare touch Shannon. If you do this again, I won’t let it slide. Don’t test me.”

Without another word, he scooped Shannon up and stormed out, not even glancing back.

Lucie was left shaking, drenched in cold sweat as pain shot through her. Her legs buckled and she almost fell.

Mira and Angela rushed to catch her, guiding her gently onto the bed. “Lucie, are you okay? You need to lie down.”

She lay still, breathing through the pain until it dulled a little. “I’m fine,” she managed.

Yolanda hovered nearby, worry all over her face. “You look awful. I’m calling a doctor.”

“No, really. Just let me rest for a minute. I’ll be okay.”

Angela looked guilty. “Lucie, I’m so sorry. We just wanted to stand up for you. We never thought it would blow up like this. Please don’t be mad at us.”