---- Chapter 10 Alexandra Smith POV: The revelation hung in the air, a poisonous, suffocating cloud. Edward wasn't just a villain; he was a victim, a puppet whose strings were being pulled by this psychopath. It didn't excuse what he'd done, not by a long shot, but it re-contextualized everything. My mind reeled, a chaotic storm of hatred, fear, and a bewildering, unwelcome flicker of pity. "You're disgusting," | spat, the words laced with venom. Carla laughed, a sound utterly devoid of warmth. "And you're naive. When | threw myself against that dresser, do you know what | was thinking? Not about the baby. Not about Edward. | was thinking about how satisfying it would be to see the look on his face when he realized he'd lost another child. It was... exhilarating." Her confession was so monstrous, so utterly devoid of humanity, that | could only stare at her in horrified silence. "Killing his child with my own body," she mused, her eyes distant and glazed over. "It's poetic, don't you think? And the best part is, he'll never blame me. He'll always believe it was you. The evil, jealous wife." She straightened up, her expression hardening. "! will not rest ---- until Edward Cardenas is in his own personal hell. And you, my dear, are going with him." Before | could process her threat, she lunged. She grabbed me by my torn hospital gown and dragged me out of bed. The monitors shrieked in protest as tubes were ripped from my arms. | cried out, a strangled gasp of pain and terror. "Let go of me, you lunatic!" | screamed, my feet scrambling for purchase on the cold linoleum floor. She ignored me, her strength surprising. She shoved me against her own body, her arms pinning mine. Just then, the door burst open. Edward stood there, his face a thundercloud of fury. "What is going on in here?" he roared, his eyes taking in the scene of chaos-the shrieking monitors, the tangled sheets, and me, apparently attacking his precious, recovering Carla. "Eddie, help me!" Carla wailed, putting on a masterful performance of a terrified victim. "She attacked me! She's trying to hurt me again!" Edward's face contorted with a rage that was terrifying to behold. He crossed the room in a flash and, without a word, kicked me. The blow landed on my thigh, but the force was enough to send me sprawling to the floor. He was instantly at Carla's side, scooping her up into his arms. "Are you okay, my love?" he murmured, his voice thick with ---- concern. His red-rimmed eyes then turned to me, filled with a homicidal fury. "Kneel," he commanded, his voice a low, dangerous growl. "Kneel and apologize to her." At that moment, Dianne Cardenas and a young man | recognized as Carla' s brother swept into the room. "What is that monster doing now?" Dianne shrieked, pointing a trembling finger at me. "She should be locked up! | want her dead, Edward! Dead!" Carla' s brother, his face a mask of faux outrage, stepped forward. "Let me handle this, Edward," he said, rolling up his sleeves. "She needs to be taught a lesson." He raised his hand to strike me, but Edward stopped him. "No," Edward said, his voice chillingly calm. "She's mine to punish." Title: A Princess? No! I'm the Female General! In "A Princess? No! I'm the Female General!" by CrushReel, Adela Taylor, a noble family's daughter, disguises herself as her brother to secure their Duke title by joining the army. Despite facing obstacles, she achieves remarkable success. However, upon her triumphant return, her brother betrays her, setting off a chain of events that will test her resolve and reveal hidden truths. This captivating novel delves into themes of secrets, reincarnation, revenge, murder, and drama. Adela's journey from deception to betrayal is filled with intrigue and suspense as she navigates through a world where power dynamics and family loyalties collide. What sets this story apart is its strong female lead who defies expectations and challenges societal norms in a quest for justice and redemption. Experience the riveting tale of Adela Taylor online at CrushReel and witness the transformation of a princess into a formidable female general.