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When I saw who was coming, my nose stung with emotion,
Naomi Jimenez–my mother’s trusted aide and the person who taught me to fight–was from the Jimenez family’s second branch.
“Aunt Naomi…” I called out, and she hurried over to me,
When she saw my injuries, she got so angry that she started cursing, “You monsters! Who did this to her?”
Everyone looked toward Hugo. He stiffened, stepped forward, and grabbed Naomi’s arm.
“Naomi, it’s all a big misunderstanding. Please calm down–we can explain it.”
She flung his hand off and knocked him back. “It was you?
“You grew up with Skye! She treated you like her family. How could you hurt her?
“You idiot! This time, not even Skye could save you, no matter how hard she begs!”
The men nearby turned pale,
Fabian, clearly shaken, stepped in with a soft voice.
“Naomi, please relax. Skye suddenly snapped and hurt Luke. We had no choice but to stop her.”
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At the mention of Luke, Naomi’s eyes went wide. She turned toward him. His face was bloody, and he was still crying out.
Luke glared at her. “Can’t you see I’m injured? What are you just standing there for? She’s trying to kill me!”
I was stunned.
Naomi had always been serious and honorable. She lived in combat and never had a man by her side.
Why did Luke speak to her like they were close?
I quickly said, “It’s not like that! They all worked together to help that useless Stella steal my place!
“Aunt Naomi, you’re my aunt. You must speak up for me!”
But Naomi stayed cold like she didn’t even hear me. She just stared at Luke with sadness in her eyes.
“Forget it. I owe you this one.
“Skye, you’ve gone too far! Crashing Stella’s wedding and trying to confuse the Jimenez family’s bloodline? You’ll have to pay for this.
“Take her away!”
The crowd relaxed after hearing her words.
I was completely dumbfounded.
I could understand if others supported Stella and helped her take control.
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But why was my aunt doing that? She was my family!
I didn’t even flinch when my tendons were cut earlier, but now my eyes
were filled with tears.
“Aunt Naomi, please! My mother is sick, not dead!
“Are you not worried that she’ll find out how you’re treating me?”
Naomi showed coldness and refused to meet my gaze.
“That’s enough.”
With just those words, she condemned me. Immediately, someone grabbed me and started pulling me out.
Stella, who had just been beaten by me, was now acting all superior since she had gained the upper hand.
“Wait! She hurt me and my people. She owes us an explanation.
“I’ll handle it. Aunt Naomi, take Luke to get treated first.”
Naomi gave me a quick, concerned look but soon turned her attention back to Luke, who was still groaning loudly.
He muttered some complaints, and she completely ignored me, leaving with him in front of everyone.
I was left in a daze, unable to ask anything. I wanted to talk to Naomi again, but Stella wouldn’t let me.
She kicked me in the back and then jumped on me, using her hands and feet to attack right there in front of everyone.
Fabian seemed a bit worried.
“Stella, be careful. Don’t hurt your hands.”
Matthew also stepped in and tried to stop her.
“You can get your revenge later. You’re still hurt–how do you expect to have the strength?
“Finish the ceremony first. There will be plenty of time to deal with her afterward!”
