From Ashes of Scandal to His Embrace (Laurinda) novel Chapter 19

Fabian glanced away, then looked at the group trailing behind him. He pressed his lips together and stayed silent.

Admitting he meant nothing to Laurinda was the last thing he wanted. It wasn’t just now either. Even back then, he could never get Laurinda to show up just because he called.

Laura noticed the struggle on his face and said softly, “Fabian, maybe we should just leave her alone. Laurinda… she never really did anything to hurt me. She just lived the life that belonged to me for eighteen years, that’s all…”

As soon as Laura said that, all of Fabian’s hesitation vanished. His whole expression turned firm.

“No way. We can’t just forget about this, Laura. I know you’re kind, but Laurinda deserves to pay. She isn’t even an Austin anymore, but she still acts like she owns the place. She even dared to lay a hand on a teacher. Go back to class. I’ll handle the rest.”

He didn’t let Laura say another word. Walking her back to the classroom, he made sure she was inside before heading off to talk with his friends about what to do next.

As soon as Fabian left, all the worry dropped from Laura’s face. In its place was a cold, twisted smile.

Laurinda wasn’t part of the Austin Family anymore, and now she had Fabian coming after her. Her glory days were about to be over.

She used to be the little princess, always above everyone else. Soon, she’d be nothing but a stray. Laura couldn’t wait to see how Laurinda would act when she lost everything.

While Laura was picturing Laurinda’s downfall, her phone suddenly rang.

She looked at the number on the screen and froze. Old, painful memories came rushing back all at once.

Her hands shook as she quickly powered off her phone, refusing to look at it even a second longer.

“Laura, are you alright?” A classmate who’d just walked in through the back door noticed how pale she looked and came over, full of concern.

Laura shook her head, looking small and tired.

Listening to their words, Laura suddenly had an idea. Laurinda should taste every bit of pain she’d ever felt. Why did an imposter get to live like a princess, while she suffered as the real Miss Austin? Laurinda owed her everything.

Her mind was made up. Laura gripped her phone, left the classroom, and headed for the rooftop. She dialed the number she’d spent years trying to forget.

Meanwhile, Laurinda was half-asleep when her phone buzzed.

She groaned, grabbed it, and squinted at the screen. When she saw the photo in the message, her eyes narrowed in annoyance.

You just ruined my mood.

York replied, Sorry. I just got this evidence from their group. When do you want to use it?

Keep it for now. She’s still useful to the Austin Family. Did they find her mom yet? Don’t let Aiken get to her first.