Chapter Two Hundred And Thirty Two Henry stood there, his face an emotionless mask when the news of his grandfather's illness reached him. The words barely registered in his mind, and he felt nothing at first. In fact, he had distanced himself from any connection with his mother and grandfather, driven apart by the bitter memories of how they had treated him when he recklessly gambled away the family's hard-earned money.The past haunted him like a shadow, the echoes of their harsh words and disappointed glances resounding in his memory. He remembered the day he lost the family fortune in a poker game, the way his grandfather's face had turned red with anger, and his mother's tear-filled eyes. It was a betrayal that cut deep, and since that day, Henry had chosen to live his life far from the family's expectations, drifting away into a world of his own.Days turned into weeks, and he barely acknowledged his mother's frantic calls and messages about his grandfather's worsening conditio

Chapter Two Hundred And Thirty Four As the hospital staff worked to prepare Mr. Peterson's body, Elijah sat quietly by his grandfather's side, his mind still filled with the emotional turmoil of their conversation. In that solemn moment, Mr. Peterson looked at Elijah and, with a hint of sadness, said, "Elijah, there's something else I need to tell you. I don't have anything to leave you in terms of inheritance."Elijah, already grappling with a flood of conflicting emotions, didn't react with surprise. He had long known that his grandfather's wealth had been amassed through his own ambitions, but it had come at the expense of his family's well-being. Elijah met his grandfather's gaze and responded, "I never expected anything from you, Grandfather. Money and material possessions have no place in my heart."Mr. Peterson's eyes filled with a mixture of regret and gratitude. "You are a better person than I ever was, Elijah. Your forgiveness and understanding mean more to me than any mater

Chapter Two Hundred And Twenty Six Henry strolled through the dimly lit alley, nervously glancing over his shoulder as he approached the shadowy figure at the end. He discreetly handed a few crumpled bills to the mysterious stranger, who in return, slipped a small vial into his trembling hand.Meanwhile, across town, Nicki awaited Henry's return, her mind clouded with curiosity and apprehension. Little did she know that this moment would spiral into a web of deceit and heartache. Henry entered, a sly smile playing on his lips as he approached her with a chocolate ice cream cone in hand."Got you a treat, babe," he said, his voice oozing with charm. Nicki's eyes sparkled with delight as she took the ice cream, unaware of the sinister secret it held.They settled on the park bench, the setting sun casting a warm glow around them. Henry initiated a casual conversation, masking the dark intentions that lurked beneath the surface. As Nicki savored the sweet taste of the chocolate ice crea

Chapter Two Hundred And Twenty Eight Selena collapsed into the cold, unforgiving hospital chair, her world shattering with the doctor's somber words. Tears streamed down her face, a cascade of grief as her heart echoed with the pain of loss. Her voice, normally gentle, now erupted in a crescendo of anguish, the hospital walls echoing with her sorrow."Why?" she wailed, the weight of the news pressing on her like an unbearable burden. The doctor, a figure of empathy, struggled to find words to console her. "I'm so sorry, Selena," he whispered, but his words offered little solace to the shattered woman before him.Amidst the sterile hospital smell, Selena's emotions surged like a tempest. "I wanted this baby," she cried, her voice cracking with the weight of the unrealized dreams that now slipped through her fingers. The room felt claustrophobic, closing in on her grief-stricken soul.Her trembling hands clutched the edge of the chair, seeking something tangible to ground her in this n

Chapter Two Hundred And Thirty The room crackled with tension as Nicki's eyes blazed with a sudden determination. "If you think I'm going to let you get away with this, Henry, you're wrong. I'll tell everyone you were the one who poisoned Selena. You'll get arrested for what you've done."Henry's face contorted in disbelief, a mix of shock and anger. "Nicki, you can't be serious. I would never do something like that."But Nicki, fueled by a potent mix of grief, anger, and what she perceived as betrayal, remained resolute. "I don't care what you say. I've seen the way you've changed, Henry. I won't let you destroy our family."Henry, desperate to defend himself, pleaded, "Nicki, please. Think about what you're saying. I would never harm Selena or anyone else."Her eyes narrowed, the conviction in her voice unwavering. "I'll make sure everyone knows the truth. You won't get away with hurting Selena."As the threat hung in the air, Henry's mind raced to find a way to salvage the situati