Chapter 1676:
The hypnosis was meant to erase Carola from Elwood’s mind for good. But it had been sabotaged by the very
assistant Tasha had bribed to interrupt the session. What had she done? How could she have been so foolish?
She truly regretted it now.
Across the room, Zaria’s lips curled into a subtle, triumphant smirk as she watched Tasha’s regret consher.
Tasha had played her part perfectly.
This was ideal—better than Zaria could have hoped. Thanks to Tasha’s meddling, she hadn't even had to act to
get what she wanted. She had kept her hands clean.
Just then, Tamara spoke again...
“Elwood, please don’t resent me. Every decision I've made stems from love for you,” Tamara said, her voice
heavy with resignation. She let out a weary sigh, her shoulders slumping.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtElwood met her gaze with a composed yet distant expression, his tone cool and resolute. “From now on, my life
is my own to manage, and it's none of your business.”
Tears welled in Tamara’s eyes, threatening to spill over. “Elwood, how can you say that? Your words cut me
deeply! As your mother, how could | not care about your life? Everything I've done has been for your sake. Would
| ever wish you harm?”
Elwood'’s face tightened, a spark of frustration flashing in his eyes. “Enough, Mom! Stop trying to control my
decisions. I'm not a kid anymore; | can handle my own life without your interference. This is my final warning. If
you meddle again, don’t expectto hold back next time. | hope | made myself clear. This is not a bluff.”
With that, Elwood rose abruptly and walked away, his footsteps echoing with purpose.
“Elwood! Stop!” Tamara called after him, clutching her chest as his words left her in pain.
But Elwood didn’t pause or glance back, his resolve unshaken as he disappeared through the door.
“Mom, he’s just angry right now. Nothing you say will get through to him,” Nalani tried to comfort Tamara.
Tamara looked hurt. “Why can’t he see | only want what's best for him?” Her heartbreak was palpable, her entire
being radiating sorrow.
Nalani remained silent, feeling a bit resigned. She began to question her own role in the situation. Had she, too,
overstepped?
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