Chapter 5 Hektor , she tried to kill me ! Laria wailed , tilting her head back dramatically , displaying her throat where the faintest pink mark was barely visible . Your psycho mother in law tried to murder me ! If I hadnt defended myself … Her voice trailed off into delicate , hiccupping sobs . Hektors face transformed with protective rage as he gathered her into his arms , his eyes burning with cold fury when they landed on me . Thats not what happened ! I cried desperately , my hands slick with my mothers blood . Laria deliberately provoked her called her crazy over and over then smashed that vase over her head when she reacted ! No matter how hard I pressed , blood continued pulsing between my fingers , the crimson pool beneath my mothers head expanding with each passing second . Ice flooded my veins as the gravity of the situation crashed over me . Hektor , please , I begged , my voice breaking . Please … Im begging you … call an ambulance . Shell die without help . My mother had already slipped into unconsciousness , her breathing shallow and ragged . Hektor seemed to hesitate , reaching for his phone . Before he could dial , Laria let out another perfectly timed whimper . It hurts to talk , she whispered , her voice deliberately raspy . I can barely breathe , Hektor . Something in Hektors expression crystallized into ice as he looked down at me cradling my bleeding mother . Fascinating timing , isnt it , Yunifer ? he said coldly . I go out of my way to bring your mother home for your birthday , and she immediately attacks Laria . Since shes clearly strong enough to assault someone , she cant be that badly injured . Let her sleep it off here maybe shell learn to control herself . With that , he scooped Laria into his arms and turned to the housekeeper . Get the car ready . Were going to the hospital . 19:29 The Black Swans Final Revenge Pirouette: The 99th G All Alo 35.9 % Chapter 5 He paused at the threshold , adding with chilling finality . And make sure Yunifer doesnt leave the property . I screamed until my throat was raw as they disappeared down the driveway , but Hektor never glanced back . I eventually managed to get my mother to the hospital anyway , but it was too late . Im so sorry , the ER doctor said , genuine regret etched across his face . If youd arrived even two minutes earlier , we might have been able to save her . I collapsed beside my mothers body , her skin already cooling beneath my touch . I had no tears left just an empty , aching void where my heart should have been . My 26th birthday became the day my mother died . Why ? Even though I was already planning to leave , why did Hektor have to destroy the only family I had left ? In just four days , Id lost both my unborn child and my mother . I was completely alone in the world now . I watched in hollow silence as my mothers body was reduced to ashes . I handled the funeral arrangements myself , burying her remains alongside my fathers . They had loved each other fiercely in life ; at least they could be together in death . When I returned from the cemetery , my mother in laws personal assistant was waiting with divorce papers . Afraid I might change my mind , shed also booked me on an international flight departing that evening . As I stared at the ticket and divorce papers in my hand , Hektor called . Hey , sweetie , he said , his voice unexpectedly warm and gentle . I may have overreacted the other day . I feel terrible about it . Hows your mom doing ? If shes feeling better , maybe the four of us could have dinner together ? We could celebrate your birthday properly this time . Looking at the flight ticket and divorce papers in my hand , a cold smile crept across my face . That sounds lovely , I replied , keeping my voice light and casual . Lets eat at home . Ive prepared something special for you . ng special for you 19:29 The Black Swans Final Revenge Pirouette : The 99th Ge All Alo 36.19 % Chapter 5 Oh yeah ? The eagerness in his voice was almost childlike . Now Im intrigued . Cant wait to see what youve got planned . After hanging up . I handed a heavy box to our housekeeper with explicit instructions : Hektor was to open it personally when he arrived home . Then , while no one was watching . I grabbed my packed suitcase and slipped away to the airport . Driving home , Hektor felt a sudden , sharp pain in his chest . An inexplicable sense of dread washed over him . When he arrived , the housekeeper presented him with a large red box . Sir , this is a gift from madam . Hektors shoulders instantly relaxed , a smug smile playing at his lips . See ? Yunifer still cares about me , he said , loosening his tie . Maybe Ill take her to that charity auction next month let her pick out something sparkly to make up for this drama . He felt a flicker of guilt , remembering how her birthday had ended in chaos without even a token gift from him . Throughout their year of marriage , I had rarely left the house . Every night when he came home , Id have his favorite meals waiting . Wed barely spent a night apart , and each morning I would wake up in his arms , those big , trusting eyes looking up at him with such adoration . The memory softened something in Hektors heart . Where is Yunifer ? he asked , glancing around . After giving me the box , madam went upstairs and hasnt come down , the housekeeper replied , lifting the lid . The moment Hektor saw what was inside , all color drained from his face . Beside him , Larias scream pierced the air as she crumpled to the floor . 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. 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