Chapter 741


    Alyssa fell silent.


    Tim continued, "Ryder''s back home too, you might want to see his reaction when he finds out Jared


    and Agnes are remarried. Ryder''s a man of few words, but he''s got depths you can''t fathom. He''s got


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    the same stubborn streak as Jared. Do you think he''ll just walk away? Are you willing to watch these


    brothers tear each other apart over a woman?"


    Tim''s words were stark, but they rang true to Alyssa. It was the harsh reality, and it was her greatest


    worry.


    Ryder was not one to back down. He had kept his rtionship with Agnes and her child hidden so well


    over the years, and he had even dedicated his entire career to saving the child. His affection for Agnes


    was clear as day in his eyes.


    Alyssa dreaded to think what his reaction would be upon seeing Jared and Agnes together now.


    Tim added, "It hurts either way. If Jared''s happy, Ryder''s hurt. And if Ryder''s happy, Jared''s hurt. Might


    as well let them both bear the pain."


    When Agnes entered, she was calm. She had felt nervous on the way over, but now, it was as if she


    had already walked into the gallows.


    She was at peace.


    As Agnes ascended the stairs with Nocturne, she saw Alyssa standing on the second-floornding,


    watching her quietly. Her expression wasplex, a surface of apathy while a storm raged beneath.


    "Alyssa!" Agnes called out.


    Alyssa''s face shifted. Thest time she was home, Agnes had looked at her with cold,plex


    emotions. But now, it was different, and she had greeted her.


    To be honest, it had been four years since she had heard her greeting her.


    Ever since they hade clean with each other four years ago, Agnes had been avoiding her.


    So, hearing Agnes call her name now took her aback.


    Alyssa felt a mix of emotions, "You''re back."


    Alyssa''s expression was cool, as if she was about to turn and leave.


    But Agnes stopped her, "Alyssa, there''s something I need to tell you today."


    Alyssa turned to look at Agnes, "Thene with me."


    Alyssa led Agnes to her room.


    Turning to face her, Alyssa said, "Agnes, I don''t approve of you and Jared being together. You''ve hated


    me for so long, disappeared for four years, I don''t believe that you can just forgive and forget and make


    peace with Jared. If you want revenge,e at me. Don''t hurt Jared anymore. You have no idea how


    much he''s suffered these years. You''re going to break him."


    Agnes suddenly lowered her head, "Alyssa, I''m sorry. I misunderstood you back then. It was my


    mistake. But we were both fooled by Laura."


    Alyssa was taken aback, "What did you say?"


    "Alyssa, I need to confirm something. Did you bribe the officials and then frame my mother?"


    Alyssa quickly denied, "I didn''t do that. I only donated two million when she was in desperate need of


    money."


    "Yes, my mother was short on money, so you thought she took the bribe and her reputation was ruined.


    You thought that money was what killed my mother and you were willing to take the me. But the


    truth is not what you think."


    Alyssa was surprised. Was there more to the story?