Burn Those Who Burned Me novel Chapter 155

Chapter 155

Kai’s POV:

Mother arrived at the hospital 45 minutes later. As she walked into the room, I could tell she was about to greet us I quickly placed my finger on my lips indicating for her to be quiet and pointed to Gracie sleeping. Mother’s eyes widen in surprise before relaxing into a warmer gaze. As she made her way over to the couch near the patio, I began to ease my way out of the bed slowly. I quickly grabbed my pillow to place it under her as a substitute for my chest until I returned. I couldn’t believe myself; I was suddenly jealous of a pillow. Shaking my head, I made my way over to my mother.

She smiled warmly as I say next to her.

“So, how’d you get her to finally fall asleep?”

We both looked at Gracie who was slumbering peacefully; smiling, I shook my head.

“Honestly, I’m not sure. One minute she was telling me she wasn’t sleepy and the next moment I could hear light snoring.”

My mother smiled once more.

“She must be exhausted.”

I looked at my mother with a serious expression.

“I take it she hasn’t been getting much sleep?”

Mom looked at me with a grimace expression and lightly shook her head.

“No. She’s been going to bed late and waking up early at the estate and her first night there…”

Mom paused for a moment and then continued.

“I went to check on her just to make sure she was settled, when I walked in her room, she was in a cold sweat…I think she was having a bad dream.”

Then my mother’s face harden.

“It was probably nightmares about those people.”

My mother’s tone darkened as she thought about the Rochesters. I could feel my expression mirroring hers.

“So, it was that bad.”

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“Emm hmm. Those wretched people…they were abusing her.”

My eyes widen and my head snapped towards my mother…Abused!

“You mean emotionally or-”

“I mean emotionally, verbally…physically.”

I could feel the rage burning in my chest like acid. Those bastards!!!! To think they hurt someone so precious to

me!!!

“Are you speculating or do you know for sure?”

My voice was heavy, my mother looked at me with a worried expression. She knew what Gracie meant to me and what I was capable of. Letting out a light sigh, she confirmed what she knew.

“After we made the engagement request with Gracie, we gave her a week to make her decision. During that time, we decided to do a little digging. I had the feeling something was off about her family, but I didn’t want to pry Gracie too

soon.”

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I sat quietly as my mother continued.

“We managed to speak with one of their servants, they were reluctant as first, but Cameron was quite persuasive.”

Kai smiled lightly thinking about his loyal assistant.

“The things we found out were disturbing. According to the servant, Gracie came back home when she was twelve after her mother passed. They said from the moment she arrived she was met with indifference and cold shoulders from that family; while their entire lives revolved around the adoptive daughter.”

What the hell kind of people were these?

“They said she was placed in a storage closet for a bedroom. That I all but confirmed myself the day your father and I went to get her. She only wore hand–me–down–clothes, and would often have to perform servant duties as a way of showing her gratitude for them taking her in. Imagine THAT! Having your child be grateful you raised her.”

I could hear the disdain in my mother’s voice…it matched my expression.

“And even though she confirmed some of what we already knew, she withheld some information. I think out of shame, so we didn’t pressure her. Still, there was no way your father and I was going to let her stay in that house a moment longer.”

I nodded my head in agreement; I was glad they took care of her in my stead.

“And to think, her father was going to marry her off to that Brooks boy KNOWING, he was in love with the adoptive daughter.”

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I could feel my tipping point reaching it’s end at the mention of that asshole she was set to marry. So, he had also abused my Gracie…looks like the Brooks family would pay as well.

“If they love the adoptive daughter so much why did they want Gracie to marry that Brooks fool?”

“Apparently his grandfather had a bloodline complex.”

“Huh…I see.”

My mother stayed for about an hour in a half catching me up on what she knew so far about the Rochesters and Brooks family. To think two households that never meant so much as blink to me would now be on my most wanted list. They’d crossed the line and for no valid reason….they would pay for every tear she shed, every scar she had, every dream that was turned into a nightmare. I wanted them all to burn for her agony!

I walked my mother to the door as she decided to head back home, it was getting late, and I wanted to be up early so that I could finally leave this place.

Smiling at my mother, I was grateful she loved Gracie so much.

“Mom, thank you for finding her and bringing her back to me.”

Hugging me tightly, my mother smiled warmly.

“I know you have something planned for her birthday that will involve that family. Just keep us afloat…and let me know how your father and I can assist.”

I could see the fire burning in my mother’s eyes, she was most certainly furious. Above everyone, my mother might have been the only person that loved Gracie almost as much as I did. She’d been there from that first day on the beach, and knowing Gracie also helped her in the same manner, I knew she meant everything to her.

I made my way back over to the bed; Gracie was still sleeping soundly. It warmed my heart watching her get a good night’s rest. From what I’d just learned, she truly needed it. She wouldn’t have to worry anymore, now that I’d found her again…I would take care of her forever. I needed her happy and healthy from this point on.

I slid slowly back into the bed placing the pillow behind my head and her head back onto my chest. She adjusted herself and tightened her grip on my shirt. Her face looked peaceful, I could myself falling in love with her even

more.

Leaning my head back, I turned a show on the TV and turned the light off. I’d been sleep for over six months, it was time I woke up and reminded everyone who the Christiansens were and what the penalty was for crossing our loved

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