I'm not the only villain in your story, Amelia. Your mother is also a villain. "She brought this upon you, not me,” she revealed.
Her words slapped me, leaving me stunned and speechless. A part of me wanted to ignore her, to pretend I hadn't heard the groundless talks, but the curious part of me wouldn't let it go.
I felt intrigued, but I hesitated for a moment before I threw the question to her. "What do you mean by that?" I asked, my voice measured, trying to sound calmer than I felt.
I met her gaze, searching for answers, my eyes locked on hers as I waited for her response.
“Do you think I wanted to raise you? Your mother practically begged me to raise you before she passed away. She pleaded with me to take control of everything, including you,” my aunt said.
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