Chapter 28

"Poor Aunty," Julie sighed, glancing at Kelvin who was now sitting in a corner, mumbling to himself and giggling at the wall. "She took him to every major hospital in the country, tried every treatment she could af western, herbal, even spiritual. But nothing changed. He didn't improve."

She paused, her eyes darkening.

"She isolated herself from everyone, even us. Said it was better that way-

less shame, less heartbreak."

Jaden's jaw tightened. His fingers curled into fists at his side.

He had never liked his aunt's husband, not even as a child. The man had always looked down on his mother and her side of the family-

favoring rich friends, mocking anyone who didn't wear designer clothes or speak with influence. And now, to hear he abandoned his own child because of a disability?

Another bastard. Another selfish scumbag like his father.

The kind that makes you wonder why you even share the same blood.

Moments later, they reached a small house nestled between tall, rusted fences. The gate squeaked as Julie pushed it open. Weeds had taken over the walkway, and the paint was peeling off the cracked walls.

"Hello Aunty, look who's here!" Julie called out cheerfully as they stepped inside.

The living room was dim, the curtains thin and faded. A faint smell of medicine and ginger tea filled the air.

Lying on a wooden-framed bed covered in a threadbare

blanket was Martha. Her face looked pale and tired, lips dry, but she

forced a smile as she raised her head slightly.

Jaden blinked. The last time he saw her, she was full of life-

always talking, always joking. This... this was someone else entirely.

"Julie," Martha smiled weakly. "You didn't tell me you were coming. And who's this young man? Don't tell me you've already gotten a boyfriend in college?" Her tone was playful, but her eyes narrowed suspiciou "Aunty!" Julie laughed nervously. "No, nothing like that."

"Aunty... it's me," Jaden stepped forward, voice soft. "It's Jaden." 1

Martha's eyes widened. Her hand trembled as she tossed the blanket aside and sat up with effort. “J—

Jaden? Oh my God... you've grown so much. You're a man now."

She reached out and hugged him, tightly.

"You finally came back. After all these years... we missed you so much, son. You and your sister... I thought I'd never see you both again."

"I missed you too, Aunty," Jaden said as he held her. "I had to go figure out life. Grow. Be someone worthy."

After a few minutes, they settled down. Jaden sat near the bed while Julie poured a cup of water.

"Aunty," Jaden began, looking around the cramped space. "You used to live in

a much bigger house. What happened?"

Martha lowered her gaze. "It... it was demolished."

"What?" Jaden sat up straighter. "Even if it was demolished, the government is supposed to give you four or five flats. This house is barely two rooms!"

"If it wasn't for that bastard," Martha spat the word. "I'd have gotten what I deserved."

Jaden's face hardened. "What did he do?"

"He tricked me into signing some documents Told me he'd handle the negotiations with the Gravesend real estate firm. I trusted him like a fool. Next thing I know, the compensation, two milli

dollars

gone. And most of the estate was transferred to his name."

"What? But weren't the properties under your name?"

"They were. But that snake partnered with the Gravesend family. They had influence. He forged papers, paid off the estate officials. In the end, I was left with crumbs." Julie clenched her jaw, placing a comforting hand on her aunt's shoulder.

"And every cent I had left... went into Kelvin's treatment. Nothing worked. That house wasn't just a home, it was your grandmother's

legacy, but they took it from us with ease."

Jaden stared at the ground, seething.

Jaden's grandmother was from a wealthy family, before she passed away her two homes were given to his mother and his aunty. But his mother's house was taken away by the Thornfell's family, Agatha to be precise and now his Aunty's house has also been snatched away by her cruel ex husband and the Gravesend family.

That bastard. The Gravesend family. So this was what they did. They'd taken from his mother. Now they'd taken from his aunt. Two sides of his family robbed by two wolves dressed in suits.

The Thornfells... the Gravesends...

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They'll soon realize how wrong they are.

Jaden stood and handed Martha a

glass of water. His voice was low, but heavy with resolve. "Don't worry Aunty. I'll get everything back. That scumbag-he'll pay for everything he's done. To you. To Kelvin."

Martha's eyes welled with tears as she took the water, her hands shaking. "I don't want revenge, Jaden. I just want peace... and justice."

"You'll have both," Jaden said.

BANG!

The front door flew open with a loud crash.