Chapter 516
Chapter 516:
So, they had come up with a story that made sense to her—a tale where little Alden grew up slowly, bit by bit, as the story unfolded. It helped ease her mind along the path of time.
By the time Helena wrapped up her gentle tales, Delaney no longer saw Alden as a toddler. In her mind, he had become a boy of about ten, thanks to Helena’s skillful storytelling.
All the while, the real Alden waited just outside the door. He watched as his wife gently helped mend the cracks in his mother’s fragile heart. “Thank you, Helena p>
When Helena said her goodbyes to Delaney and stepped into the open air, Alden reached for her hand and held it tightly. His words of thanks came out full of feeling. His voice had a richness and strength to it that nearly swept Helena off her feet.
Helena squeezed his hand back, her eyes lingering on his face. He looked so much like Delaney that it made her chest ache. Slowly, her eyes filled with tears.
Earlier, while talking with Delaney in the living room, Helena had nearly broken down in tears more than once. Even though Delaney’s mind was clouded, her words still showed flashes of her gentle, caring soul.
Helena could feel just how much Delaney loved Alden deep down. Yet, this kind-hearted mother had been cruelly torn away from her own son for over ten years. It was all because of the dirty tricks played by her husband and brother. Even now, she couldn’t fully be with her boy again.
Helena’s heart ached for Delaney, and anger started to boil up inside her against the cold-hearted Chadwick and Zayden.
The worst part was knowing Zayden was still putting on a fake act—pretending to look out for Delaney while tricking her into giving up her inheritance.
The idea churned in Helena’s gut, making her feel queasy and uneasy.
“It’s alright, Helena. Don’t feel down. I swear, anyone who’s hurt my mom will get what’s coming to them p>
Alden heard Helena’s pain and squeezed her hand firmly. His voice stayed strong, full of resolve.
Still, Helena’s voice cracked with feeling. “Only now do I truly see the mountain of anger and stress you’ve been carrying all this time p>
“Thanks to your love, I don’t feel weighed down at all. Believe me.” Alden spoke softly, his words light but packed with meaning.
He wasn’t just trying to soothe Helena’s worries. He truly meant every word. With her by his side, he felt ready to face any unfairness life threw his way.
They talked quietly as they left the villa and headed back to their own place.
Helena considered reaching out to Valeria, hoping for some tips to help Delaney heal faster.
But before she could dial, Valeria seemed to read her mind and messaged first. “Got a moment, Helena? I looked over the picture you sent earlier, and we’re close to cracking what’s in that medicine p>
Helena looked down at the message on her phone and quickly furrowed her brow.
The picture Valeria mentioned was one Helena had snapped on the sly a few days earlier—showing the pill Liliana had handed to Natalie. The pill had no label, and at first, Helena figured it would be tough to find any solid details about it. She never imagined Valeria would pinpoint what it was so quickly.