The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 1088

“Alright, alright. It’s my fault,” Franco said, his tone softer than before.

Charlotte stepped up to the sports car, pulling her coat tighter as she glanced over at Nora with a raised eyebrow.

“Lottie.” Nora’s hands were clenched so tightly her knuckles turned white. Charlotte’s cold expression made her shrink back, but she forced a nervous smile. “You’re here.”

Charlotte pressed her lips together and let out a quiet snort. “I almost didn’t get the chance to see you again.”

“I…” Nora dropped her gaze, not daring to argue.

Charlotte moved closer and took her mother’s hand, her own expression melting into concern. “If you ever try something this reckless again, I’ll…”

Nora looked up suddenly, grabbing Charlotte’s hand as tears filled her eyes. “Lottie, please don’t be angry. I just wanted to find the antidote for you so badly. I…”

“Don’t do anything so foolish again.” Charlotte’s eyes burned with emotion. She pulled Nora into a hug, breathing in the familiar scent of her mother, her voice low and rough. “Did you really think risking your life for the antidote would help me? Or did you just want me to spend the rest of my life drowning in guilt?”

And really, knowing how ruthless the Hawk Family was, there was no way they’d ever hand over the antidote.

“No.” Nora was crying now, holding Charlotte as if she’d never let go. “But I didn’t have any other options.”

She knew her own body better than anyone. Instead of just waiting for death, she’d wanted to fight for even the smallest chance to save Charlotte.

“There’s always another way.” Franco gently ran his hand over Nora’s hair, wiping away her tears. “Let me and Lottie handle this, alright?”

Charlotte was famous around the world as Asclepius. She’d developed hundreds of rare medicines. If anyone could create a cure for a genetic mutation, it was her. It was just a matter of time.

As for the antidote in Allanson’s hands, she’d find a way to make him give it up.

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