All Chapters of A Blissful Night with My Step-Father: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Raymond sat, his head down, shuffling through copies of the documents they had compiled.Outside, the fire crackled softly in the hearth, dancing across his features as he scanned on. "She's smart, I'll give her that," he muttered, his finger tapping against one of the documents. "Every piece of this was well thought out. Joshua's accident, his coma hanging on so long, the estate; all part of her strategy."Ginny nodded, her eyes fixed on those papers he was holding. "She's being careful. Every time we think we're getting close, she's already a step ahead. But that note she left you, it's a sign, Raymond. She's getting nervous."Raymond settled back into his chair then, his eyes locking into hers, full of fierce resolution."Then it's time to make her feel what it's like to lose control." He hesitated, weighing his next words. "If we ever want to be free once and for all, we need to wake up Joshua. He's the only one who can stand up to her."The thought sent Ginny's pulse racing. The

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,

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

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?

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