Heartstrings on Fire novel Chapter 1176

Kearney sneered, "This is definitely my mom's handwriting. I've compared it with her notes, and even had experts verify it. It's legit, no question about it."

Reggie, however, wasn't so sure. He pulled the envelope out of the plastic bag and opened it. Inside, there was indeed a piece of paper. The paper looked quite old. Though it had been handled so much it was smooth as wax, it was well-preserved, without any damage. The handwriting on it was also very clear. It was just a few short sentences.

Agnes was standing right next to Reggie, so she could see the contents of the letter very clearly. "My son, Reggie, has seized power for himself, heartless as a beast, killed your father, that's sin one, persecuted me, that's sin two. I've endured endless torment, driven to despair, I leave this letter. When you grow up, do not forget our family's vengeance. Only when our great enemy is dealt with, can we rest."

Reggie frowned as he read, his face still holding an expression of confusion. "This is definitely Regina's handwriting. Her letters are graceful, but there's a strength in her strokes that can't be mimicked," he said.

"So, you admit it then?" Kearney asked.

Reggie put down the letter and said, "But I don't understand why Regina would leave such a letter to mislead you. I had no quarrel with her. After your father's death, I took great care of her, worried you two might be implicated. I arranged for you to live in Australia. But less than two years later, your mother took her own life with sleeping pills, leaving you alone. I had no choice but to bring you back."

"You think I'd believe you over the evidence? Reggie, you killed my father and drove my mother to suicide. I won't let you get away with this. It doesn't matter how much you deny it now; you might as well confess."

"I've made plenty of mistakes in my life, and I own up to every one of them. But I won't admit to things I haven't done. Your mother's death has nothing to do with me, and as for why she left such a letter, I have no idea."

Seeing Reggie still refusing to confess made Kearney furious. He pointed a gun at Reggie. "Reggie, are you still not repentant? Believe me, I can kill you right here, right now."

The tension was palpable. Agnes stood to the side, her heart in knots. She was in pain too. The story as told by Kearney and Reggie were completely different. Who should she believe? Deep down, she wanted to believe Reggie. Over the years, Agnes had come to see that her godfather was a man of honor and loyalty. He couldn't possibly have done such a thing as killing his own kin. But what about this letter? Even her godfather admitted it was written by Kearney's mother. It seemed impossible for it to be a setup. Agnes couldn't understand what was really going on.

Facing the barrel of the gun, Reggie showed no fear. "If you really want to shoot, then shoot," he said.

Kearney's facade fell away, revealing his true, ferocious nature. "Reggie, give me the key, and maybe I'll spare your life."

Reggie chuckled, "Spare my life? You really think, after killing me, you'd be able to leave this island alive?"