Sweet May-December Marriage

Chapter 182 Revenge

Chapter 182 Revenge

"Officers, please take her away!" Amanda requested.

In a hoarse voice, Aurora cried out, "Have you completely disregarded the sisterly bond we've had for so many years, Amanda?"

Amanda reacted as if she had just heard the most absurd joke. "Sisterly bond? I originally came from better origins than you, but Natalia caused my mom's death and turned me into what I am today. And now, you want me and Helena to become your murder tools... It's ironic that you can still bring up the sisterly bond we've had!"

She gritted her teeth fiercely, seemingly suppressing intense anger. "You'd better think about how to explain your involvement in money laundering for drug traffickers!"

The police showed no mercy and promptly took Aurora away.

"Helena... " Amanda almost lost her balance. "How many... How many years do you think she'll be sentenced to?"

Helena immediately supported Amanda. Her eyes were filled with tears as she replied, "For something this serious, even if not sentenced to death, she would be sentenced to over ten years of imprisonment."

With a sharp voice, Amanda exclaimed, "But I want her to die... I want her to die! They deceived us for so many years, and it has brought us to this state. I want her dead!"

Helena remarked, "I know... I know it all, Mom. Please don't cry. We've taken revenge for the deep- seated grudge. Shouldn't you be happy?"

Amanda murmured, "Yes... I should be happy. But... But I've been utterly ruined..."

Even if Aurora were to die, Amanda couldn't bring back her mom, nor restore her original status.

Her entire life had ultimately been destroyed.

...

"What?" The pen in Vivian's hand dropped to the ground as she uttered in disbelief, "What did you just say?"

Jonathan's voice was exhausted. "Vinny... Your mom is in trouble. The police have taken her in for investigation. They claimed she had been laundering money for a drug trafficking organization for many years and has received substantial kickbacks I've hired a lawyer, but they said the best-case scenario would be still ten years of imprisonment... Vinny, come back as soon as you can. We need to visit your mom."

Vivian immediately got up and hurriedly rushed to the staffroom to request leave.

Cassidy frowned and asked, "What's wrong with her? Why is she so agitated?"

Cecilia raised an eyebrow. "Oh? She's ditching her ladylike persona?"

Eloise also asked, "What's happening in her family? She looks quite anxious." She poked Charlotte, who was solving math problems, and questioned, "Char, do you know?"

Charlotte's hand came to a halt, and she responded, "I have no idea."

...

"Mom, are the things they said true?" Vivian asked, struggling with her words.

Aurora remained silent for a moment and said, "You must find the best lawyer for me. I don't want to go to jail. I can't go to jail!"

Hearing Aurora say that, Vivian was pretty sure that what others said was true.

Vivian struggled to lower her voice, but due to her anger, her tone remained loud. "Are you out of your mind? How dare you get involved in something like this?"

Aurora explained, "For so many years, everything was fine! This situation only came to light thanks to your dad!"

Vivian was confused. "Dad? How is this related to Dad?"

Jonathan lowered his head in embarrassment and confessed, " I drank too much that day..."

Aurora sneered, "The first time was because you drank too much. What about the second day? I found lipstick stains on your clothes for two consecutive days!"

"Hold on... Mom, Dad. What are you talking about? Why can't I understand?" Vivian interrupted.

Aurora curled her lips and remarked, "Jonathan, Helena is your niece. How could you bring yourself to sleep with that bitch?"

A look of utter disbelief crossed Vivian's face. "Dad and Helena... How could..."

Aurora's voice turned sharp as she continued, "See. Even your daughter can't believe it! If it weren't for that bitch, how would I end up like this? She must have found out about this from somewhere and deliberately seduced you... Jonathan, if you could just control your desires, I wouldn't be in this mess!"

"You brought this upon yourself, Aurora. Do you have a death wish to meddle in something like this?" Jonathan was also furious.

Aurora retorted, "I have a death wish? Your meager earnings can't even sustain us. I did this for a better standard of living!"

Vivian possessed a strong emotional resilience. Despite the shocking news, she quickly accepted it, saying, "This isn't the time for arguments! Our most urgent concern is to get Mom out..."

She turned to Aurora and asked, "Why would Helena do this?"

Aurora had no choice but to recount the old grudges of the previous generation. Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

Vivian commented, "After all these years, they never suspected a thing, so how did they suddenly uncover all of this? There must be something fishy going on. In my opinion, Aunt Amanda and Helena are probably just pawns. The real question is, who's the one behind all this?"

Aurora shook her head. "I don't know. I've thought about it for a long time and couldn't come up with anyone. I rarely make enemies, and if someone were to truly hate me, it would probably be..."

"Charlotte!" both of them called out in unison.

The next moment, Aurora rejected the idea. "But that idiot is incapable of such a thing. I've raised that wretch all by myself, and I know her well. She doesn't have the capability or the courage."

Vivian also felt the same, and she added, "Then there's no one else... Perhaps it's someone we've overlooked. Mom, don't say anything for now and follow the lawyer's advice for everything. Dad has engaged a lawyer who specializes in handling cases like this. I'll go talk to Helena and Aunt Amanda."

Jonathan questioned in annoyance, "Why are you still going to them now?"

Vivian replied, "We need to find out who's behind this. Mom, don't say anything. I'll leave first."

Aurora held Vivian's hand and said, "I'm counting on you now, Vinny."

"Don't worry, Mom." Vivian held Aurora's hand gently and then left.

...

"You seem a little distracted today. Is something bothering you?" Nicholas lazily gazed at Charlotte as he squinted his eyes slightly.

Charlotte took a thought in response. "I'm indeed thinking about some matters... Nicholas, I'd like to ask you a question."

Nicholas nonchalantly replied, "Ask away."

"If someone killed your mom, what would you do to that person?" Charlotte asked.

The smile on Nicholas' face suddenly faded away. "Why would you ask such a question? However, I can answer it for you." His slender fingers tapped on the table. His voice contained a touch of amusement yet emanated a chilling aura. "Naturally, it's a life for a life... This is unquestionable."

Charlotte cast her gaze downward. "I see..."

Nicholas suddenly raised her chin and furrowed his brow. "Why are you asking such a question?"

Charlotte casually responded, "I was reading a novel, and it got me thinking a bit."

Nicholas did not inquire any further. Instead, he said, "You're still into novels, huh? Eloise and the others are going to have coconut chicken stew at the new place on Dundee Road after school today. Are you going?"

"Dundee Road?" she asked.

"Yes," he answered.

The Lopezs' mansion was located right by Dundee Road.

Charlotte considered for a moment and replied, "Sure, I'll go."