In this intense chapter, Isla reveals to everyone in the hospital room that Anna Wyndham was the person who attacked her, preventing her from giving birth to her baby. The revelation shocks Gabriel, his father John Wyndham, and the others present, filling the room with a heavy silence. Isla describes how Anna dragged her into a storeroom and assaulted her with a dangerous device, an act that deeply wounds everyone emotionally, especially Gabriel and Diana.
John Wyndham, visibly aged by grief and sorrow, struggles to accept the truth, expressing disbelief that Anna not only harmed Isla but also blamed his own father. Diana’s grief quickly turns to anger, vowing to confront Anna, but Isla insists that she must handle things herself. Gabriel apologizes to Isla for not protecting her, but she reassures him that it is not his fault, showing her strength despite the trauma.
Isla then asks for her broken phone, surprising everyone by stating she needs it to fight and expose Anna’s crimes. She hints that she may have proof that could implicate Anna and send her to prison, which shocks the family further. Gabriel reacts angrily to the idea of putting his mother behind bars, revealing his conflicted feelings about Anna’s actions and their shared loss.
The chapter ends with Isla firmly declaring that she will no longer wait for the older generation to handle things their way. She is determined to reveal the truth about Anna to the entire family, challenging John and Gabriel to either support her or try to stop her. The tension escalates as the family struggles to understand the full extent of the hidden secrets and the impending confrontation with Anna.
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“The person who attacked me,” Isla began in a low, trembling voice, her words carrying a weight that seemed to still the very air around them, “was Anna Wyndham.”
The hospital room, filled with the soft beeping of machines and the faint rustle of sterile sheets, suddenly felt unbearably heavy. Even those subtle sounds seemed to fade into the background, overshadowed by the gravity of her confession.
She repeated the accusation, this time with a stronger, colder edge in her bright blue eyes. “She said she wouldn’t let me give birth to my baby—not without a fight, not over her dead body.”
A crushing silence descended upon the room, so thick it felt almost suffocating.
Gabriel stumbled backward as if struck by an invisible blow. His hand instinctively flew to his forehead, fingers pressing hard against his temple as his entire frame shook with shock.
Charles quickly reached out, steadying him by the arm before he could lose his balance completely.
Diana’s mouth opened slightly, but no words escaped. Her breath hitched, and the color drained from her face, leaving her pale and stunned.
“Anna… attacked you?” The question came softly from the doorway, laced with disbelief and pain.
Everyone turned toward the voice.
John Wyndham, Gabriel’s father, stood there. His tall figure was rigid, his face pale and drawn, eyes bloodshot and weary—mirroring the exhaustion and anguish in Gabriel’s own gaze.
He stepped into the room with heavy, deliberate footsteps, halting beside Isla’s bed.
“Tell me,” he said, his voice steadier but trembling beneath the surface, “did she really do this to you?”
Isla met his gaze and nodded slowly.
She could see the strain etched deep into his features. John Wyndham had always seemed younger than his years, but now he looked worn down, aged by grief and heartbreak.
“Yes, Father,” she whispered. “She did. She took my baby away from me. Right after I left Grandfather’s study, she dragged me into a storeroom and attacked me with a dangerous device.”
The horror in the room deepened visibly.
“Oh God…” Diana gasped, her hands flying to her mouth in shock.
The atmosphere thickened, each breath heavy and labored. Gabriel’s tears began to fall anew, unstoppable this time.
John clenched his fists tightly at his sides, jaw clenched, lips quivering as he spoke with a voice heavy with disbelief and sorrow. “So she did all this to you… and still, she blamed my father?”
No one dared to speak.
The silence that followed was almost unbearable. Diana sank down beside Gabriel, her fingers shaking as she wiped away tears.
She couldn’t fathom the cruelty Isla had endured—her pregnant daughter, vulnerable and defenseless, betrayed by someone who should have been family.
Her grief quickly morphed into fierce anger.
“That woman,” Diana said suddenly, her voice sharp with fury, “I will deal with her myself. I’ve had enough of her wickedness—”
“No, you can’t,” Isla interrupted firmly, though her voice was weak.
John remained frozen, hands pressed against his eyes as if trying to shut out the nightmare unfolding before him. His mind raced, knowing all of this could have been prevented—but they had all underestimated Anna’s darkness.
Gabriel stepped closer to Isla, his heart breaking anew. He bent down, brushing a gentle kiss on the corner of her mouth.
“I’m so sorry,” he whispered, voice thick with regret. “I should have known you weren’t safe in that house. I should never have left you alone when I was supposed to protect you.”
His words cut through the room like a knife.
“Like I said before,” Isla replied softly, tears welling again, “this isn’t your fault. Don’t blame yourself.”
He took a deep breath, his expression softening with regret. “Please,” he said quietly, almost pleading, “just wait for my father to handle this. Let him do it his way.”
Isla slowly sat up, wincing at the pain in her head but refusing to be deterred. She leaned back against her pillow, her voice calm yet resolute.
“I’m done waiting for him to do things his way,” she declared. “It’s time the whole family learns the truth about that woman.”
Her gaze locked onto John’s. “You can try to stop me if you want. Or better yet, you can support me. But I won’t let Anna walk free again. She must pay for every single thing she’s done.”
Gabriel was left speechless, his mind reeling and his patience wearing thin. “Can someone please explain what’s really going on before I lose it?” he demanded.
Diana and Charles looked equally lost, exchanging worried glances, their brows furrowed in confusion and fear.
Isla turned to John, her voice sharp and clear. “Should I tell them? Or will you?”
3/4
The chapter closes on a poignant moment of confrontation and determination, where Isla’s courage to reveal the painful truth about Anna’s betrayal and violence shakes the very foundation of the Wyndham family. The emotional weight carried by each character—Gabriel’s anguish and guilt, John’s conflicted sorrow, and Isla’s resolute strength—underscores the deep fractures caused by secrets and lies. Despite the shock and heartbreak, there is a stirring of hope as Isla refuses to remain silent, signaling a shift toward justice and healing.
This chapter beautifully captures the complexity of familial bonds tested by betrayal and the fierce love that drives Isla to fight for what is right. The tension between protecting family and seeking truth creates a compelling emotional landscape, leaving readers eager to witness how these intertwined lives will navigate the painful path ahead. In this fragile yet powerful moment, the story reminds us that courage and truth, even when painful, are the first steps toward redemption and peace.
The next chapter promises to delve deeper into the tangled web of secrets and betrayals that have been simmering beneath the surface. As Isla prepares to reveal truths that could shatter the fragile peace within the Wyndham family, tensions are bound to escalate. The clash between her determination to expose Anna and the family’s instinct to protect their own will create a charged atmosphere, fraught with emotional turmoil and difficult choices.
Gabriel’s struggle between loyalty to his mother and his love for Isla is poised to reach a breaking point, while John’s conflicted stance hints at hidden layers of pain and regret. As alliances shift and long-held secrets come to light, readers can expect a powerful exploration of trust, betrayal, and the fight for justice. The unfolding revelations will not only test the bonds between these characters but also challenge their very identities and the future they thought was certain.
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