A Divorce He Regrets

Chapter 191:

I exhaled sharply, making my decision. “Fine,” I said finally, stepping aside. “You can come in.”

Alex’s head snapped toward me, his expression a mixture of confusion and disapproval. “Raina—” he started, but I held up a hand to stop him.

“I know what I’m doing,” I said firmly, meeting his gaze.

He didn’t look convinced, but he didn’t argue further.

As Adelaide rose to her feet and shuffled toward the door, I felt a twisted sense of satisfaction. She had no idea what was coming, and there was no better way to catch someone red-handed than in their comfort zone.

Alex gave me one last questioning look, but I ignored it. My plan was already in motion.

Adelaide had barely been inside for ten minutes when she excused herself to prepare tea. My stomach churned, and Alex gave me a sharp look, silently asking if I was sure about this. I nodded. This was the only way.

We waited until she was in the kitchen. My heart pounded in my chest as I grabbed my phone and hit the record button. With Alex at my back, I stormed into the kitchen.

Adelaide stood by the counter, her back to us, pouring water into the kettle. She didn’t flinch when we entered.noveldrama

“Step away from the drink,” I said, my voice firm and loud enough to make her pause.

She turned slowly, her expression calm but guarded. “Miss Raina?” she asked, feigning confusion.

“Don’t play dumb,” I snapped, lifting my phone higher so the camera caught everything. “I said step away from the drink.”

Adelaide’s eyes flicked to Alex, then back to me. She didn’t move. “Why?” she asked, her voice trembling just slightly. “I’m just making tea. Herbal tea, like always. It’s good for your health.”

My blood boiled at her audacity. “Good for our health?” I repeated, my tone dripping with sarcasm. “You mean the same ‘herbal tea’ that killed my grandfather? Did you think we wouldn’t find out what you’ve been doing?”

𝕋𝕣𝕦𝕖 𝕡𝕠𝕤𝕥 𝕗𝕣𝕠𝕞: 𝕘ⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝕖𝗅𝕤⫶ⅽ𝗼𝗺

Adelaide’s face paled, but she didn’t respond.

“What kind of monster poisons the man who took her in, gave her a job, and treated her like family?” I demanded, stepping closer. Still, she said nothing. Her lips pressed into a thin line, and for a moment, I thought she might cry. But then she said, “I didn’t know—”

The words weren’t even out of her mouth before my palm…

The slap connected with her cheek. The sound echoed in the small kitchen, and she stumbled back, clutching her face.

“Didn’t know?” I shouted, my voice shaking with rage. “Don’t lie to me. You knew exactly what you were doing. You’ve been poisoning us, all of us, for God knows how long.”

Adelaide’s eyes filled with tears, but they didn’t move me.

“Herbal tea,” she whispered, her voice breaking. “It was just herbal tea. I didn’t know it was harmful.”

My hand connected with her face again, the sharp crack reverberating through the kitchen. Adelaide staggered, clutching her cheek as her eyes welled up with tears, but I didn’t care.

“You’re disgusting,” I spat, my voice trembling with anger. “If it was so pure, why did you hide it behind the counter? Why not leave it out in the open?”

Adelaide opened her mouth as if to answer, but no words came out. Her eyes darted to Alex, who stood silently beside me, his expression cold and unreadable.

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