Burn Those Who Burned Me novel Chapter 199

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After Calvin was removed, the guests all turned to Kai and I. I knew they were riddled with questions; I would do my best to answer. The reporter came back to the front,

“Ms. Teagues!! First…let me say…. I am so sorry, it seems like you have truly been threw an ordeal! I can’t imagine what your life was like living with such a deceitful family.”

Tears began to water in my eyes, he had no idea, it cost me my life in my previous life.

“Please, tell us…exactly what was the truth regarding your adoptive mother? How did she find you?”

Kai took my hand gently into his. Smiling back at me…he looked at me as if I was the most beautiful person in the world. With a nod to show his support, I smiled warmly at him. Turning back to the

crowd, I took in a deep breath and answered the reporter’s questions.

I told the crowd the harrowing story about how Sharon ordered my death all because she didn’t want to give up her position as a Rochester. I told them about my would–be possible father Bernard Thorton, and how I ended up with Diana Teagues. The entire ballroom was in tears. I told them how

beautiful my life was with my adoptive mother, and dreadful it became once I was reunited with the

Rochesters.

“How could a mother do that to her own child.”

“I can’t believe that family was so disgraceful.”

“Thank god for Diana Teagues…she was a saint!”

That was the best part…my mother’s name had finally been vindicated! Finally, the world would

know how amazing she was, no longer would her name be stained with shame and lies.

I closed my eyes for a brief moment, thanking my mother to myself for always loving me; when a question from the crowd jilted me back.

“So what now!!”

Before I could answer, Kai, along with everyone else from the Christiansen Clan as well as Tyler, Cameron & Jackie, and Joellie walked to the stage. Each of us grabbing hands; the people I had grown to love, that had loved me for two lifetimes…standing tall with me. Grandmother–Roana spoke

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“Now…we plan a wedding! We hope you all will be able to attend!”

Kai and I blushed as the crowd went wild with cheers! Congratulations and well wishes flooded the

room. Kai smiled with pride as he took me into his arms.

“I’m so proud of you Gracie.”

I blushed as my smile grew brighter. He had no idea how much that meant to me.

Suddenly, Kai pulled me closer, his eyes gazing into mine, and gently kissed me. Everyone cheered

and clapped as the happy couple embraced each other.

“Hey!! Save it for the I do’s!”

Parys‘ comment caused us all to burst out laughing. The reporter then called back out to Kai.

“Oh! Heir Christiansen…you never told us….who was this birthday party for?”

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Kai looked at me and smiled.

“For my finance of course. I didn’t get the chance to celebrate it on her actual day; so I planned it for today. Now, if the band could please play some music…I’d like to have a dance with the most beautiful

person in the room.”

Kai led me down to the dance floor, as the crowd split to give us room; we began to slowly dance. Our eyes gazing lovingly at each other. After a few moments, everyone else began to pair up with

someone and take the dance floor.

As the song came to an end, there was a sudden ruckus in the hallway. We could hear what sounded like people yelling and then the doors flew open.

Olivia came running in with what looked to be a knife in her hand. As she ran towards the crowd, she began to scream and cry,

“GRACELAND!!! YOU BITCH!!! I HOPE YOU DIE!!!”

Olivia came charging towards me, knife in hand. Before I could react, Ramone quickly tackled her down to the ground,

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“Get your fucking hands off me!! Don’t you know who I am!!! Graceland! You bitch!! You ruined my life!!! Jonathan left me because of you!!! I’ll kill you!!”

Ramone along with one of his other bodyguards dragged Olivia out the ballroom to wait for the authorities. Outside the ballroom, you could hear Sharon yelling and crying. Finally, she came running into the room

“Graceland!! Graceland please!!!”

Sharon threw herself at my feet, tears flooding her face.

“Graceland! Please!! I beg you!! She’s your sister!!! Don’t let her go to jail! It’ll ruin her! Please!! It’s my

daughter-”

“I WAS YOUR DAUGHTER!!!”