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Chapter 42: The Awakening
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A Blissful Night with My Step-Father Chapter 43: Family on Edge
With every step homeward, they were one step nearer to the final confrontation with their mother.Now that Joshua was awake, Ginny saw the first real chance at a future where Lucy no longer controlled every single facet of their lives.But it also meant Lucy was going to be angrier, more unpredictable, and dangerous than ever.The house was oddly quiet upon their arrival; no hum of activity whatsoever, and it would appear even the staff had felt the tension build.Ginny quickly made her way to the sitting room, where Joshua was already pacing, his frustration and anticipation a storm across his face."I still can't believe everything she's done while I've been lying in that hospital," Joshua said, an edge to his voice. "And the nerve to show up and act like she's done nothing wrong."Ginny laid a calming hand on his arm. "She's only been able to do this because nobody questioned her. But now, with you here, we can finally push back. She'll have to answer for all of it."Joshua nodded,
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Her heart was racing as she leaned into Raymond's arms, his touch soothing her, for one brief instant letting her mind forget the endless barriers that stood between them.Alone in a secluded corner of the garden, they were stealing a moment.Raymond's lips kissed hers lightly, full of a promise that only he knew how to see it through.She dissolved into his arms, her concerns melting to the back of her mind."Raymond…," she whispered, leaning far enough back that his eyes would meet hers. "We can't hide forever."He smiled, his eyes glinting. "Then let's not. Let's face whatever comes, together."A soft giggle escaped her, but it was stopped dead by a single, chilled voice from the back."Well. Isn't this a cozy little scene?"They froze, turning to see Lucy standing a few feet away, eyes blazing and expression mixed between fury and disbelief.Ginny's stomach dropped as Lucy's gaze moved over the two of them, taking in the closeness between them, her shock quickly giving way to ange
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Lucy's words continued to resound in Ginny's head as she walked away toward the mansion, her mother's threat still twisting inside her chest like a knot.Beside her, Raymond was similarly tensed with his facial expression set and determined as they walked through quiet hallways.They stopped in the sitting room, and Ginny leaned against the fire place, her racing thoughts trying to wind down. "She's not bluffing, is she?”He turned to her, his eyes flashing with the same frustration that churned in her stomach. "No. Lucy knows exactly what she's doing."Ginny crossed her arms over her chest, her gaze ablaze. "I've dealt with it my whole life, Raymond. All the control, the demands, the expectation everybody's gonna fall into line. But now… I just don't know how much more I can take.”Raymond stepped closer, his hand extending to hers. "You don't have to face her alone, Ginny. I'm here, and I'm not going anywhere."She gave a slight smile, but it didn't stay long. "Then what do we do? Yo
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She couldn't shake the cold weight of her mother's threat as she paced the study.She turned toward the window, staring out at the gardens below. Far off, she saw Raymond making his way toward the edge of the property, and an idea sparked within her.Days of her mother's wrath, tension on the estate, constant surveillance had been taking its toll.Perhaps, for a few hours they might find some peace.Ginny went downstairs, her heart thudding as she followed Raymond out into the cool evening air.She managed to catch up to him as he reached the edge of the gardens, away from the house and any curious eyes."Raymond!" She called, her voice breathless.He turned, surprise flickering across his face before softening into a smile. "Ginny… is everything alright?""Let's get out of here. Just for a while," she said, catching her breath. "I need a break from… from all of this. From her."Raymond's face lit up, and he nodded, holding his hand out to her. "I think that sounds perfect."They drove
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The threats just seemed endless; each day brought a new twist or turn as Lucy tried to force them apart.But despite the strain, Ginny's resolve was getting tougher with each passing moment.She'd made her choice and she wasn't about to back down.She and Raymond had spent too long being manipulated, kept on a leash by her mother's grip over the estate.It was time to break free.Just as she was marshaling her thoughts, footsteps approached.Raymond entered, his face clouded with frustration, a stack of documents clutched in his hands.What is it?" Ginny asked, a thread of alarm in her voice.He laid the papers down, his jaw tight. "Lucy's pulling out all the stops. She's making a formal presentation to the board, citing she's taking control of the estate 'for the family's best interests."He turned to her, his face dark. "And she's insinuating we're unfit to have any part in its running.”Ginny huffed, the anger boiling just below her surface. "She's really going to do it, isn't she?
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Ginny clutched Raymond's hand tighter as they walked to Mr. Davis's office.The lawyer had been discreetly working with them for weeks, finding them any loophole that might prevent Lucy from taking full control of the estate.Her heart was racing with a mix of hope and nerves, as this meeting might just alter everything.Raymond turned to her, his face breaking into a reassuring smile. "Today's the day, Ginny. Whatever your mother tries, we're ready for it."Ginny nodded, fighting against the swirl of doubts in her mind. "She won't stop, Raymond. She'll fight us every step of the way.""Then we keep fighting too," he returned easily. "We're in this together.”They walked into Mr. Davis' office, where the lawyer greeted them with a firm handshake. "I have gone through the documents that you furnished me with, and from what I can see, you have got a good case," he said, motioning them to sit down. "In case Lucy intends to make claims on the estate in court, you have every right to conte
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Her heart was racing as she approached the estate library-where everything was supposed to finally be out in the open.Raymond had asked her to meet him here, saying it was time to set things right in front of the board.Opening the door, she found him already seated and looking more serious than she'd ever seen him."Hey," she said quietly, lowering herself onto the seat beside him. "Is everything ready?"Raymond nodded, an iron radiance in his eyes. "We do this, Ginny. We go today."The moment they were preparing for, Joshua came in, his face shut. He wore a reassuring smile, but Ginny knew he was concealing something-something that weighed much on him."We are all here now," Joshua said, breaking the silence. "The board members and key family trustees are assembling in the main hall. They want answers, and it's time we gave them some."Raymond's jaw clenched. "Then let's go."The tension was palpable as they entered, every set of eyes turning to them as Ginny sat down beside Raymon
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This betrayal was on Lucy's hands, her final move in a game Ginny hadn't even known they were playing. But she couldn't afford to react now-not now that the stakes were so high.Raymond sat beside her. Silent as always, but she knew tension was radiating from him. He turned and leaned into her, his voice low, "Stay strong. We'll get through this.”Across the room, Lucy watched them both, a smirk twisting in her face that made Ginny's blood run cold.She hadn't even tried to hide her satisfaction, and Ginny knew that all along Lucy had been waiting for this, the result of some plot from the beginning.Ginny straightened in her seat, refusing to show Lucy even a glimpse of weakness.Finally, Mr. Caldwell, one of the older board members, broke the silence, clearing his throat. "Miss Annabella," he began, "are you certain of what you're saying? These are serious accusations. Do you have any evidence to support them?"Annabella's gaze flickered briefly to Ginny, and for a second, Ginny tho
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