The Broken-hearted She And The Icy He (Lily and John) novel Chapter 414

Chapter 414 Shattered Trust

Chapter 414 Shattered Trust

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As Ashton brought up the past, the three Ginger brothers couldn’t help but fall silent, their expressions tinged with dazed guilt.

It was true–Lily had once saved both Luna and Taylor’s lives.

And what she had done for their family went far beyond that.

Before Mathilda returned, they had privately promised themselves to always remember Lily’s kindness. To always protect her. To treat her like family.

But after Mathilda came back… they’d conveniently forgotten it all.

“Lily, L…”

Bodger’s eyes turned red, his voice hoarse with regret.

Taylor’s heart twisted as he recalled that crash–the young girl with trembling arms dragging his broken body from the wreckage, whispering to him not to be afraid. And yet, after Mathilda returned, he had hurt her over and over again.

He stepped forward, trying to take Lily’s hand. Wanting to say just one thing: Taylor was wrong.

But before he could touch her, James kicked him to the ground with brutal force.

“Get out. Don’t ever come near Lily again!”

Then, without missing a beat, James turned to Ashton.

“Take the traffickers and Randy to the police.”

He felt bitterly disappointed that Mathilda hadn’t dealt with Dave herself.

Even though he knew in his heart she was the true mastermind, with Randy claiming full responsibility, she would likely escape legal punishment.

Just like five years ago–when she betrayed Sharon and Jenn.

All she had to do was say she was forced by the men in the village, and the law would go easy on her.

James would have to find another way–slowly pry open Randy’s mouth until he named her.

Soon, Randy and the others were dragged away.

As they reached the hospital doors, Randy turned back, eyes full of desperate longing, gazing at his “Miss.”

He hoped to see her show some/sadness, hoped she’d beg Bodger to spare him.

But she didn’t.

Instead, she looked relieved–like his prison sentence was nothing more than justice served.

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Chapter 414 Shattered Trust

Randy’s face went pale as ash. He dropped his eyes in despair.

She was really that heartless. That cruel.

“Bodger, Taylor, James… I swear, I didn’t know what Randy was doing…”

Mathilda sobbed breathlessly, pleading for sympathy from the men who once adored her.

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Then, collapsing at Lily’s feet, she whimpered, “Lily… I didn’t know Randy would do this… I can’t believe I helped a monster… I regret everything. I was stupid. I was tricked. I judged wrong. Please forgive me…”

“Mathilda,” Lily said coldly, “don’t you ever get tired of putting on this act?”

As Mathilda tried to grab her leg, Lily kicked her aside in disgust.

“Randy might take the fall this time, but not every time. You’ve done too many vile things. You’ll pay for them all. And someday, I’ll make sure you answer for Sharon too.”

As she spoke, Lily bent down and gripped Mathilda’s neck, slamming the back of her head hard against the floor.

Pain spread across Mathilda’s scalp and lips–she trembled uncontrollably.

Before, when she was exposed for scheming against Lily, all it took was a few tears, a few pathetic words, and her brothers would rush to protect her.

But not this time.

Even as Lily struck her so viciously, not one of them stepped in to stop it.

Their minds were in chaos.

Yes, Randy had taken the blame. Yes, Mathilda still claimed she’d been forced into betrayal five years ago.

But they couldn’t shake the feeling that this time–this horror–couldn’t have happened without Mathilda.

And even if she weren’t directly responsible, the fact that she betrayed Sharon and Jenn years ago and then refused to help them once rescued… was already unforgivable.

They couldn’t unsee it.

Even if they still cared for her as their sister, they could no longer protect her blindly. No longer love her without doubt. No longer trust her.

As they stood, lost in thought, a servant from the Ginger household came running.

“Miss Luna… she’s awake!”

Mathilda’s heart dropped like a stone.

No. No–she woke up?

She hadn’t even had time to silence her–Luna had actually woken up.

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If their mother told everyone that it was Mathilda who pushed her into the fire, she would be finisherl. Her father, her brothers–they’d never forgive her.

Lama had been burned so badly, was in so much pain… why did she have to wake up?

She wasn’t supposed to wake up….

The three brothers, oblivious to Mathilda’s rising panic, were swept up in joy.

Bodger recalled how, even unconscious, Luna had murmured one name over and over–Lily.

He turned toward her, a little awkward, a little ashamed.

“Lily… when Mom was unconscious, she kept calling for you. I think she wants to see you. Come with us…. let’s go visit her together.”

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