Vengeful

Chapter 85

Audrey said, “Dylan, since we’ve parted ways, let’s keep it that way!”

Audrey left the abandoned farmhouse with Brian and drove home.

Brian hung his head, his small face filled with disappointment. He occasionally glanced at Audrey, lacking enthusiasm and feeling a bit downcast.

He thought adult relationships were troublesome. He vowed he and Lucas would never fall in love.

Thinking of Lucas made Brian even more disheartened. It had been almost half a month since Lucas last contacted him, and he didn’t know how Lucas was doing.

Life without Lucas was so sad.

Back at the Holland family, Wendy and Callum rushed out, relieved to see Brian safe and sound.

“Thank goodness you’re back! We were so worried!” Wendy exclaimed, offering a quick prayer.

“Wendy, Caflum, I’m sorry for worrying you,” Brian apologized obediently.

“It’s good that you’re back!” Wendy and Callum still felt a lingering fear.

“Come here!” Audrey remained silent throughout the journey. It wasn’t until they got out of the car that she gave Brian a cool glance.

Brian followed Audrey obediently upstairs into the laboratory.

There were all kinds of medical equipment in the laboratory, and there were even more special medicines.

Sarah had slapped Brian a few times, and his tender skin was swollen, especially on his face. Audrey’s gaze turned cold. She took out a tube of ointment from the drawer and applied it to Brian’s face.

The ointment was cool and soothing, with a hint of minty fragrance.

It felt refreshing. The burning sensation on his face eased as soon as the ointment was applied.

Seeing Audrey’s cold demeanor and her lack of tenderness, Brian apologized, “Mommy, I’m sorry. I won’t do it again!”

Audrey didn’t respond to him and didn’t show the gentle touch she used to when he was hurt. She only applied the ointment and inspected his entire body, especially his face.

Brian happened to be in the midst of his growth stage, and Audrey was genuinely concerned about other injuries Sarah might have caused him.

Fortunately, apart from the swelling on his cheeks, there were no other external injuries.

After she put down the ointment, Audrey’s gaze turned cold as she looked at Brian.

He had been pampered since childhood, and Audrey had spent more time with him than with Lucas due to his health issues. He had never suffered like this before.

“Go face the wall and think about it carefully!” Audrey said.

Audrey never intervened in her children’s growth or decisions, but they needed to consider the consequences and dangers before doing anything.

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Chapter 85

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In no time, he was standing in the backyard, facing the wall in a straight posture.

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Having just finished dinner, Rebecca came looking for Audrey.

Audrey knew why she had come but couldn’t be bothered to deal with her, so she had Wendy send her away.

Soon after, Audrey’s phone rang. It was Rebecca.

Audrey had no intention of answering, and when the call ended, Rebecca sent a text message.

Rebecca:-[Audrey, don’t you want to know about your mother’s whereabouts? I’ll tell you if you let Sarah go.]

Audrey narrowed her eyes. The next second, Rebecca called again and again. Audrey pursed her lips and answered.

“Audrey, I’m underestimating you!” Rebecca’s voice was sinister and filled with hatred.

Audrey lounged on the sofa, nonchalantly responding, “Thanks for the compliment.”

“I can tell you something about your mother, but you have to release Sarah. This is something you won’t find o

own. No one else in this world knows except me,” Rebecca said coldly.

out on your

She didn’t expect Audrey to be so difficult to deal with. Not only did she take over all the shares of the Hernandez Group, but she also had William sent to prison. Now she had even sent Sarah in. Rebecca had tried hard to get Sarah released, but the higher–ups had given a firm no. She had no choice but to come to Audrey.

the point of knowing so much when she’s

Audrey chuckled and said, “No need, Rebecca. I appreciate the offer, but what’s the point of knowing not here anymore?”

“What if your mother isn’t dead?” Rebecca suddenly said.

Audrey’s expression froze for a moment, a hint of fierceness flashing in her icy gaze. She pursed her lips and said coldly, “My mom has been gone for over ten years. Why are you so sure she’s not dead?”

“You don’t need to know how I’m so sure your mom isn’t dead. Just release Sarah, and I’ll tell you,” Rebecca said.

Audrey smiled and then said, “Rebecca, there’s no way I’m letting Sarah go,”

“Audrey, don’t you really want to know about your mother’s whereabouts?” Rebecca couldn’t accept it.

She couldn’t believe Audrey wasn’t interested in Vivienne’s whereabouts.

“Whether I know or not doesn’t matter. After all, it’s been over ten years. In my heart, she’s been dead for a long time.” Audrey’s tone was cold.

She hung up the phone and then made another call.

“Help me check if Vivienne Hernandez is still alive. And if she is, find out where she is,” Audrey said.

After hanging up, Audrey returned to the study and began searching on her computer.

Rebecca’s words had stirred up ripples in her heart,

Vivienne might still be alive.

Although Audrey was skeptical of Rebecca’s words, Rebecca wouldn’t use false information to exchange for Sarah’s release at

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this point.

So, it was highly likely that Vivienne was indeed alive.

But Vivienne had disappeared for over a decade. If she was still alive, where had she been and why hadn’t she come home?

All these questions weighed heavily on Audrey’s mind, making her feel restless.

Audrey didn’t sleep well that night. The next morning, when she went downstairs, she saw David playing games in the living room.

The two of them were deeply engrossed in the game, each holding a phone and immersed in intense battles.

with Brian

Audrey sat down in the dining room and noticed that breakfast hadn’t been cleared yet. David and Brian must have just finished eating.

As Audrey ate her breakfast, she listened to the sounds of the two playing games.

After finishing breakfast, just as the game ended, Audrey walked over to the sofa in the living room and asked, “How’s your studying going?”

David had been sent to boarding school by Audrey recently.

He was very intelligent, and although he had neglected his studies for many years, there was still some time left before the SAT. Working hard wouldn’t be a problem for him.

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