The Woman From Hell
Chapter 2300

There was silence in the not-so-small living room. It was so quiet that I could hear everyone's breath.

The temperature had also gradually dropped amidst the silence. The atmosphere was unbearable.

I was getting impatient and wanted to voice my questions again, but Theo held my hand tightly right before I spoke. I turned to look at him. His eyes had narrowed slightly, his gaze dangerous, suggesting that I should not act rashly.

I was getting impatient, but with Theo's reminder, I could only swallow the words that had reached my mouth.

I did not know how much time passed before Petra and Grayson, who were sitting opposite us, finally moved.

I saw Petra looking at me with sadness in her eyes. "Since you already know, there's no need for me to hide it anymore."

With that, I knew the answer.

I looked up and met her sad eyes, sadness instantly washing over me too.

There was a pause before Petra continued, "You... aren't my biological daughter. I only acknowledged you as mine. It was just a cover."

A cover...

I closed my eyes gently and lowered my head.

It was true.

Everything that Cole said was true. I was not Petra's daughter.

When I looked up again, I could not help the wetness of my eyes. "Then am I... truly... Millicent's daughter?" My voice was choking up a little. I did not know what I was feeling at the moment, only that it was hard and unbearable. Petra glanced at Grayson next to her, her expression troubled. He patted the back of her hand as if to comfort her. He then nodded.

Was he saying that she could tell me about it now?

I watched Petra closely. After she made eye contact with Grayson, she turned her gaze back to me. "Yes, I had been tracking your whereabouts. I mistook Cindy before but then found out her parents passed away long ago and did not leave anything behind. I had my doubts at the time, but after so many investigations, I realized that you're the child from back then. I already knew your adoptive mother, Sandra."

"Did you take me as yours to protect me?"

Petra nodded. "The Yards made so many enemies. I couldn't put you in danger."

"Why protect me?" I did not understand.

Hearing this, she sighed and lowered her head to the side, looking helpless.

Grayson continued on her behalf, "Millicent was a kind girl. She once saved Petra's life. That's why she wanted to take good care of you as well."

"I didn't manage to see her on the

day of her death. You're her daughter. If the Yards' enemies learn that you're a Yard, they'll definitely single you out. Sylvester is capable now. He can protect himself, but you can't." Petra was looking at me, her words sincere.

I was receiving so much information so quickly that I was a little overwhelmed.

It felt like my world had been turned upside down.

"Wanda, since the Yards are now here, it means that your identity will soon be exposed." Petra's voice was full of worry. "I'm afraid..."

"I'll protect Wanda." Theo held my hand tightly, his eyes firm.

I did not have any notion of risk in mind now since I still had not recovered from all this.

Petra saw my confusion and came closer. "I know you must be very confused now. It's okay, you're my daughter regardless. You can still call me your mother as long as you want."

"I..." I was helpless and did not know what to say.

"Don't worry. Go back and let everything sink in. Theo, take care of Wanda."

"Yes, I will."