Five Lost Angels: My Husband's Fatal Deception novel Chapter 132

My choice?

I raced my brain in every possible direction to find my connection with this hilly area, it took me a moment to realize,

"Isn't it the very place where I had begged my brother to take me when we were kids?"

……

"It's been two hours, brother. When will mommy come home?"

My five years old self was growing despondent after waiting for four hours, the hope of my mother's return was almost diminished.

So, when the clock struck 08:00 pm, Henry got up decisively.

"I will call mommy. She has promised us to come early."

Our dad was on a business trip, so our mommy agreed to take us to the beautiful snow-covered mountain in the Southern village. My classmate had her Disney princess's theme birthday there, and I was dying to spend my special day at that venue. So, Henry and I were dressed in the evening.

He dialed mommy's number, but her secretary received the call instead.

"Madam is busy with the dinner meeting. You can leave the message."

My eight years old brother's face reddened with pent-up fury as his voice raised an octave, he complained bitterly.

"What do you mean by a dinner meeting? Mommy was supposed to be here. Today is Laura's birthday!"

However, his statement didn't get any remarkable attention, the secretary disconnected the call with advice.

"Eat dinner and then go to bed, Henry. You have school tomorrow."

"Mommy forgot my birthday, brother!"

This negligence wasn't a broken promise only, but a major setback in my life. My feeble mind couldn't process this fact: How could my mommy fail to recall this event?

The tears of desolation pooled in my eyes as I wailed and hugged my elder brother.

"I don't know anything. I want to celebrate my birthday party on that snow-covered mountain."

Utterly helpless, Henry heard my pleading and wiped my tears, his resolute tone comforted me as he vowed.

"Don't worry, Laura. One day, I will take you to the southern village."

I opened my eyes in an instant.

Years passed, and we grew up, coming to an understanding that our parents would never throw a party for our important occasions. They were too busy to remember anything besides money and business.

The doleful memory of my fifth birthday also faded from my mind, I totally forgot that once I begged Henry for hours to come here together.

But today, Melody refreshed that distant memory, so I voiced my surprise openly.

"This snow-covered mountain was our family secret, Melody. How did you know about this?"

Melody's soft gaze fixated on Henry, standing by my side, as she replied to me.

"Henry has told me everything about your childhood, Laura. He shared his precious moments, making me envious of your brother-sister bond."

"I also expected to be treated like this in a relationship. But Leo never considered my feelings."

The officers tried to take her away; however, she begged for a spare moment.

"I know I will go to jail, but I don't wish to keep it in my heart anymore."

And addressed my brother directly.

"After meeting you, I finally understand what real love is, Henry. You showed me kindness when I didn’t deserve it. You helped me see myself beyond my mistakes.

You made me realize… I’ve never loved anyone before. Not truly.

But you… you changed everything."**

I felt my breath hitch.

For the first time in my life, I saw genuine emotion flicker in Melody’s usually calculating eyes.

She wasn’t lying.

She meant every word.

And yet, that only made it more terrifying.

"Melody is in love with my brother?"