Chapter 518 "These are all the proof that Vivian forged everything. It's more than enough to clear your name! I've already turned them in to the police. They'll be reopening the case soon," Ethan said. Oh my goodness! Tears poured out oflike a dam bursting, a rush of relief and happiness flooding me.
"Honey... thank you... I knew you could do it..." My words caught in my throat, and my eyes clouded with tears. Ethan pressed against the glass as if desperate to break through it and holdin his arms.
"Don't be silly, you're my wife. This is what I'm supposed to do," he whispered gently. "Just hang in there a little longer. I'll be bringing you hsoon. Zach's been waiting for you, too." The mention of Zachary broke my heart. "How's Zach? Has he been crying foragain?" Ethan let out a sigh, his eyes clouded with emotion. "H-He misses you so much. He holds onto your picture while he falls asleep every night. Sometimes, he wakes up crying in the dark, calling out for you..." I broke down as soon as I heard that. "Zach, I'm sorry... I'm coming back soon, and I'll never leave you again..." Another month went by in the blink of an eye. The police launched a full-scale investigation. The evidence Ethan had found was enough to prove that Vivian had framed me.
The media jumped all over the story, airing the details of the case and exposing Vivian's crimes for everyone to see. Before long, she was behind bars, and her reputation was in ruins for everyone to see. After what felt like forever, I was finally cleared and set free! The moment the shackles coff, my tears started pouring. Freedom had never felt so precious to someone who'd spent so many of her best years in pain.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtI stumbled out of the gates, rushing straight into Ethan's arms. "Honey..." "Darling..." Ethan murmured.
We held each other tightly, our tears falling freely, becoming one. Zachary ran out from behind Ethan, wrapping his little arms around my legs.
"Mommy, you're finally back..." He was crying so much, his voice breaking, his eyes brimming with tears.
I scooped him up, holding him tight against me. "I'm never leaving you again, Zach..." All hardships finally faded away at that moment. I was finally free and had my family back, whole and complete.
Soon after, Evelyn Stureopened, and I reclaimed my place as a fashion world darling.
Vivian, weighed down by shand torment behind bars, eventually took her own life.
Ethan said she was tragic in her way-blinded by hatred and jealousy. We decided to let it go, seeing it as a bad dream from our younger years.
Now, the three of us live in peace as a happy family. When I occasionally thought back on those awful days in prison, it all seemed like a lifetago.
I knew all too well that I never would've made it through those long, brutal days without Ethan and Zachary by my side.
Suddenly, a shrill clang joltedawake from this beautiful dream snapped my eyes open and found myself still in that dark, damp cell. So it had all been a dream.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAs I tried to process what had just happened, the cell door suddenly clanged open, swinging wide violent force. Madison barged followed by her crew of vicious inmates, all looking lQUMS "Evelyn Wiley, I'm teaching you a lesson you won't forget today!" Her gaze was venomous, looking like a predator ready to pounce. "You got lucky last time, but your luck's up now."
I stared at the key to my cell dangling in Madison's hand. I was shocked! Had she been planning this from the start? "H-How did you get in here?" I asked, struggling to stay calm, my mind racing.
"That's none of your business." Madison sneered. "Let's just say I've gat sconnections. The guards? They're all on my side." The inmates around her cackled, their eyes shining with a thirst for violence.
"Madison, if you want a fight, bring it on!" I gritted my teeth.
"Alright, you trashy bitch, let's see if you're as tough as you think, "O m Madison said signaling her cronies to attack.