Comeback Of The Adored Heiress

Chapter 85:

Kristine felt a wave of sadness wash over her. Her aunt had been the only one in the family who had supported her before!

How could Madisyn take even that away from her?

“Aunt, I appreciate your advice. I’ll give it my all in dancing and make you proud,” Kristine said, trying to mask the bitterness she felt.

“Alright. Get some rest,” Lynda replied, her voice warming a bit. She sincerely hoped Kristine would perform well in the upcoming competition.

Back in her room, Kristine began watching videos of previous international dance contests. The competitors were formidable, and Kristine felt the weight of pressure building up inside her.

The event was designed for young dancers, and participants couldn’t be over forty years old. However, the caliber of the dancers from abroad was overwhelming. As Kristine watched, she realized the difficulty of making it into the top ten, and sleep became elusive.

By two in the morning, she was still awake, restlessly turning in bed. Unable to sleep, she decided to go for a walk.

As she stepped out of her room, she noticed a light shining in the living room. Driven by curiosity, she approached and caught sight of someone dancing gracefully by the large window.

The dancer executed each move flawlessly, with a level of perfection Kristine knew she could never match. The complexity of the steps came naturally to her. Even alongside a former international champion, Madisyn would hold her own.

Kristine’s face paled, her hand tightening on the handrail. A dreadful thought consumed her: If Madisyn won the championship and I failed to place in the top ten, Madisyn would steal the spotlight again, leaving me in the shadows. Was it even worth competing?

Her thoughts swirled in chaos, and she didn’t realize how long she had been watching until Madisyn ceased dancing and noticed her.

Madisyn showed little reaction, as if Kristine was merely another face in the crowd, and walked upstairs.

As Madisyn walked past, Kristine made a sudden move and fell down the stairs!

Blood quickly pooled on the stark white floor.

Madisyn’s expression tightened as she hurried back downstairs.

Just then, a servant walked into the room and, upon witnessing the scene, screamed loudly, “Ahhh!”

The scream pierced the stillness of the villa, waking everyone.

That night, Kristine was swiftly taken to the hospital. The entire family rushed with her. They were stunned to learn that Kristine had taken a serious fall down the stairs.

It wasn’t until the early morning that Kristine began to come around. Spotting the bandages enveloping her, she panicked. “Mom, what happened to me?”

Elaine’s face was sad as she replied, “You fell down the stairs. You’ve hurt your leg badly and will need to rest a lot. It looks like you won’t be able to participate in the international competition.”

Lynda stood quietly behind, her expression a mix of regret, helplessness, and sympathy.

“Ah…” Kristine was visibly shocked.

To onlookers, she seemed to be reeling from the pain. However, internally, she felt no pain, only a sense of relief. She was secretly pleased that she wouldn’t have to compete and face the pressure of performing well.

Her eyes suddenly met Madisyn’s, and a brief flicker of panic crossed her face. “Luckily, Madisyn can still participate in the competition,” she murmured.

Elaine frowned, puzzled by Kristine’s odd reaction. “How did you fall?”

“I just slipped by accident,” Kristine muttered, her voice shaky and her manner uneasy.

She cast a quick glance at the servant nearby.

The servant hesitated before saying, “I had gone to the living room to make sure everything was tidy. I wasn’t expecting to find…” She trailed off, looking uncomfortable.

“What did you find?” Lynda pressed.

The servant still hesitated, casting a worried look toward Madisyn.

Lynda noticed and fixed her gaze on the servant. “What did you see? Tell us.”

“I saw Miss Madisyn Johns… It looked like she pushed Miss Kristine Johns down the stairs.” The servant quickly lowered her gaze after speaking.

“That can’t be right. There’s been some misunderstanding!” Elaine immediately rejected the accusation, looking to Madisyn for her explanation.

Kristine felt a surge of bitterness. Even when I’m injured, Elaine shows no suspicion toward Madisyn. How could she be so unfair?

Noticing the complete trust in Elaine’s eyes, Madisyn felt an unexpected warmth. Her typically aloof demeanor softened a bit. “Kristine, you should tell them,” she said.noveldrama

Kristine’s hands shook as she clenched them tightly, her voice filled with fear. “Mom, please don’t ask. I already told you, it was an accident. I just slipped on the stairs. That’s all.”

Her voice was laced with helplessness, as if she were being forced to say something she didn’t want to.

A look of unease passed among everyone in the room, their faces clouded with doubt.

“I saw it with my own eyes!” The servant interrupted the tense silence, her voice now firm. “I swear, I saw Miss Madisyn push Miss Kristine down the stairs!”

Dane turned sharply toward the servant, his piercing gaze locked on her. “Why were you in the living room so late?”

“I was on duty. I was just making sure everything was in order,” the servant replied, avoiding Dane’s intense gaze.

Kristine observed the scene, thinking, The servant spoke so confidently, yet no one seems to believe her. Why?

“This is absurd. Do you have any proof?” Madisyn scoffed slightly, her tone tinged with sarcasm. Her gaze, however, remained locked on Kristine. “Kristine, this is your last chance. Tell the truth.”

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