Your Regrets Mean Nothing To Me -
Chapter 60
Chapter 60
Elysia stared at Fenwick’s retreating back for a long time .
When he finally disappeared from view , she turned her gaze to the scattered photos and papers at her feet .
The chaos of the scene mimored her life – an abandoned , stagnant pool , loathed and forgotten by all .
After a moment of stillness , she crouched down to pick up the so – called evidence , murmuring to herself , “ Maybe … maybe Dad … or the police officer will believe me … ”
She faltered on the word “ Dad , hesitating briefly before substituting it with another term .
Fenwick , catching that single syllable , froze as if struck by lighting .
His face twisted in anguish as he turned to Torin .
Fenwick said , “ No … It wasn’t just me .
It was Dad too .
I remember back during their parent – teacher conferences , Dad would only ever show up for Rowena .
And Elysia’s desk … those carved words were so obvious .
How could he not have known if he had sat there evEN DIKE ”
“ So what , Fenwick ? ” Torin’s accusatory glare bore down on him .
“ Dad couldn’t tell right from wrong , and you decided to follow in his footsteps ? Is that your excuse ? ”
Fenwick clenched his fists , his frustration boiling over into a venomous retort .
“ Oh , and you’re any better , Tonin ‘ You went off to college and barely came back .
Even when you did , you only ever brought gifts for Rowena .
You’re no different from me .
What right do you have to lecture me ? ”
As his voice cracked into a hoarse rasp .
Fenwick’s anger dissolved into despair .
It was all of them .
Together , they had destroyed the kind and gentle girl who had once been their sister .
They had turned Elysia into someone cold , selfish , and vindictive – a woman the world now saw as a murderer .
They had ignored her p
pleas , indulged Rowena’s every whim , and turned a blind eye to Rowena’s jealousy and cruelty .
“ Enough … ” Torin rubbed his swollen , bloodshot eyes .
Ever since the incident with the admission ticket , he had avoided Elysia , refused to meet her gaze , and taken steps to distance himself from her completely .
He had even purchased an apartment near Stoneford University just to avoid coming home .
And when he did come back , he made sure to bring Fenwick and Rowena along , excluding Elysia entirely .
“ I’m the worst big brother , ” Torin muttered , his voice trembling with self – loathing
The room fell into a heavy silence .
Even Stellan refrained from making a snide remark about their “ brotherly love .
”
“ A snake ! ” Rowena’s shrill scream shattered the quiet , her voice piercing through the a
She stood at the bottom of the staircase , pointing with a trembling finger at Greenie , who was slowly slithering up the steps .
Fenwick , standing nearby , turned sharply at the commotion .
.
“ A snake ? ” he repeated , his expression twisting with surprise before morphing into concern .
He immediately placed himself between Rowena and the serpent , his protective instincts kicking in .
“ Don’t worry , Rowena .
I’ll kill it .
”
Elysia’s heart sank the moment she heard Rowena’s
Without thinking , she dropped the papers she had just gathered and bolted down the stairs .
Her pulse pounded in her ears , each step feeling like a desperate race against time .
But it was too late .
As Elysia reached the second – floor landing , she froze .
Her breach hitched , her eyes widened in horror , and she could only stare in shock at the scene before her .
There , under Fenwick’s foot , lay Greenie , no longer moving .
Time seemed to stand still for a brief monsent , broken only by the faint witch of the little snake’s tail .
“ Don’t Fenwick , don’t step on it Please , don’t
on’t step on in El
on in Elysia screamed , her voice echoing through the house .
But Rowena’s voice came faster , drowning our Elysia’s desperate pleas .
“ Fenwick , I’m scared ! Why is it still moving ? ”
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Her cries spurred Fenwick into action .
With a final , decisive motion , he stomped down hard .
The sound of Greenie’s body breaking beneath his foot was sickening .
Blood spurted out , pooling on the white marble floor in a vivid , crimson stain .
“ Not Elysia let out a pained cry from the depths of her soul , falling to her knees .
Pashing Fenwick’s stunned feet aside , she cradled Greenie’s lifeless body in her trembling hands
The grief was so intense she could hardly breathe .
At that moment , she felt her heart shatter into a thousand pieces , mirroring the broken body of her beloved companion .
“ I’m sorry …… .
I’m so sorry , Greenie … I should have locked the door … she whispered through ragged breaths .
Elysia replayed the events in her mind – how she had rushed back to grab the evidence to show Fenwick .
In her haste , she had forgotten to lock the door .
Greenie , her clever Greenie , had always been so smart … so protective of her and so full of love .
How could it not figure out how to open a door ? How could it not resist looking for me ? And yet , how could it not escape ? How could this have happened ? Elysia thought .
Elysia’s eyes turned a vivid , blood – red , as if they would begin bleeding at any moment
Fenwick’s face twisted in surprise at her expression , but it was quickly replaced by anger .
He glared at her and , with an accusatory tone , said , “ Elysia , don’t tell me you were planning to use the snake to scare Rowena again .
”
There was no question in his voice , only condemnation , as if he had already convicted her of malicious intent .
Elysia wanted to believe this was all a nightmare , that she would wake up and find everything as it was before
“ You truly are heartless .
To cry this much over a beast ! Yet when you hurt Rowena .
I never saw you so distraught , Fenwick said coldly , his words striking Elysia like a hammer , forcing her to face the tragic reality .
“ Fenwick , enough ! ” Elysia’s voice was firm , her body trembling as she clutched Greenie’s lifeless body .
This was my friend , not some beast .
It never tried to harm anyone .
Why did you have to destroy it ? ”
Fenwick opened his mouth to retort , but before he could , Elysia Iet out a bitter laugh that silenced him
“ Is it just because Rowena’s afraid of it ? ” she asked , her voice filled with quier derision
“ If she likes something , you’ll go to any lengths to get it for her – my room , my dolls , even my mother’s keepsakes .
And anything she fears , anything she dislikes , you all remember it so well .
You go out of your way to remove it , to make sure it never crosses her path again .
Even if it means tearing apart this entire house , Elysa aid .
Fenwick’s brows furrowed deeply , his disgust clear as he snapped back .
“ You’re still hung up on Rowena living in your room ! Elysia , I never realized just how petty , selfish , and vindictive you arr
Elysia bit her lip hard , her teeth sinking into the tender flesh .
When she finally closed her eyes , a single tear , red as blood , slid down her cheek .
Ye when she reopened them , the redness was gone .
Her gaze was clear and resolute , as though all her pain and confusion had been burned away .
Cradling Greenie’s blood – streaked body , her uniform stained with its blood .
Elysia smiled faintly at Femrick .
It was a smile of quiet surrender .
“ Rowena hates me too , ” she said softly , her voice calm , almost devoid of emotion .
Fenwick and Rowena both looked at her in confusion , but Elysia continued .
“ So why don’t you all just make me disappear too ? That way , everyone will be happy .
Rowena’s lips curved into a subtle , satisfied smirk – just enough to escape Fenwick’s notice .
His expression , on the other hand , turned grim in an
instant .
Meanwhile , Fenwick Drayton’s expression instantly darkened .
“ Disappear ? What are you talking about , Elysia ! ” he demanded , his voice shaking slightly .
“ You really think those photos you brought , the accusations of bullying and holding onto that beast , using death as some kind of bargaining chip , will suddenly absolve you of everything you’ve done
“ Do you really think we’ll forget your mistakes and make you the center of attention ?”
“ And Rowena hates you ? Since when ! I think you’re delusional ,” Fenwick spat , his voice rising as his composure frayed .
But his anger faltered when he saw the serene smile on Elysia’s face .
A strange uncase began to creep into his chest .
Without another word , he grabbed Rowena’s hand and dragged her upstairs , eager to escape Elysia’s presence .
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As they ascended .
Elysia could still hear their conversation :
“ Rowena , guess what ? Today on set , I ran into a few celebrities you used to adore .
I even got their autographs for you – do you like them ? ”
“ Really ? Thank you , Fenwick ! You’re the best – I love you
the most ! ”
Oh my god , it’s true .
Fenwick goes out of his way to give Rowena everything she wants .
But what about Elysia What has she ever gotten ! ]
Don’t forget the doll she had .
It was smashed to pieces by Rupert .
]
[ Elysia finally found a second treasure in Greenie , and Fenwick killed it underfoot .
I’m scared of snakes too , but this one I don’t know why , but I actually liked it .
)
[ Fenwick , who’s really delusional here ? Acting like the world revolves around protecting Rowena Are you in love with her or something ? ]
You make a good point .
There’s no blood relation between them .
Maybe Torin’s the same .
Why else would he treat Rowena so well ? I
Torin , seeing the comments , quickly denied it .
Tve always thought of Rowena as a little sister .
To be honest , when she was younger my relationship with her wasn’t all that great …
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