Chapter 146 - Threat
April was confused, angry and sad all at the same time. She knew Lucy had killed her in her past life and she had suspicions that Rachel had helped her.
Lucy was smart but murder and a planned murder like her own took experience and time to set up. April thought that Rachel had to have helped Lucy, she just wished that she could remember more of what had happened during the final moments of her death.
She remembered her own feelings and what had happened in the weeks prior and during her final moments but it was like her brain had blocked out Lucy's words. If only she could remember, she thought.
April bit her lip holding in her anger as she watched the two women. She was glad her father had asked Dean for help, it was probably the smartest move her dad had made, she just wondered what had brought about the sudden change? Was it her discovery of the tablets she wondered.
Rachel sneered at Martin and said, "You can keep your sh*tty house and tiny company. You think you can keep me down, me and my daughter don't need you or your money. I have my own friends I can call upon."
"Mother?" Lucy held onto her mother's arm pulling her away.
Lucy wanted to stay to be around Dean but her own mother was ruining her time with Dean. She didn't want Dean to see the ugly side of her mother and step father. It was messy and her mother used so many harsh and unlady-like words.
She never cared about her mother's words but recently her temper had become a liability and had only let her down. First at Walker Interiors and now in front of the man of her dreams.
Martin looked at his daughter and all he felt was regret. Regret for all the years she had been subjected to Rachels tongue and actions. It was his own fault, he knew that. Why didn't he just raise her himself?
Martin looked straight at Rachel, "Go to your friends then, see how welcoming they are."
Rachel took a step towards April but as Martin had stood in front of her she could only see part of her face as she said, "Enjoy the time you have."
As the threat left her mouth Dean swiftly moved towards Rachel and gripped her by the throat, showing her no mercy. "No one threatens my love."
Rachel's eyes popped as her legs swung in the air and as she gasped for breath. She didn't regret her threat as she meant it, she only regretted doing it in front of these overprotective men.
Dean felt a hand on his arm. He glanced to the left and saw April she shook her head and he let go of Rachel.
"I think it's time you go," Joseph announced.
Rachel was now laying on the hard tiled kitchen floor gasping for breath and she had one hand supporting herself and the other against her chest. She was waiting for the oxygen to fill her lungs, she looked around for help.
As she turned and held her hand out to her daughter Lucy she only saw that Lucy was smiling at Dean. The ungrateful child showed no care that her mother was nearly choked to death by the same man she was smiling at.
Rachel got herself up from the floor, her hair was still in disarray and her clothing was now completely crumpled. She stood on shaky legs in her high heels and she gave a short snort as she said, "This isn't over."
As she walked out she gripped her daughter's arm and walked out of the Davis Manor.
Lucy was being dragged away and knew she had to leave but she couldn't help but stare at Dean. She shouted out to him, "Dean I am sorry for today but we will catch up again soon."
Dean pulled April to him and held her in a loving embrace as he ignored the obnoxious woman's shouts. His only concern right now was the information that April had just received, he wanted her to know that she always had him so he instantly comforted her.
April watched the two women leave as Dean held her. She wasn't sure how long she stood in his strong arms before she took a step back and saw the rest of the room staring at them.
Her face heated up in embarrassment but she looked at her father and said, "Do you want to fill me in?"
"Maybe we should all go and sit down," Joseph said, his voice was low and calming.
"What about dinner?" April asked. She was concerned that everyone may still be hungry even though she had long lost her appetite.
"I will take care of it, go speak with your father," Bernie said and gave her a comforting look. She wasn't aware that the Green household had as many dark secrets as the Davis.
April nodded and Dean held her hand as they both followed Joseph and Martin into the living room.
Tom stayed in the kitchen with Robert and Sam to give the family privacy. They all helped Bernie put away dinner.
April sat with Dean on one sofa facing Joseph and her father, she waited on someone to fill her in. As the room was silent she looked to Dean.
Dean had hoped Martin would speak up but he saw his head was hung low so he started, "Your father came to see me a week ago. He asked that Davis take the Green company in as part of the conglomerate. He also signed over the Green house to me. This is all for you, so Rachel will have no access to it."
April nodded, she understood that but she had one question so she asked, "Why?"
Martin rubbed his hands together unsure of his words but he finally spoke up and said, "I'm sorry. I never should have married Rachel. She put you through hell and I ignored everything that was happening because I buried myself in work and my own grief.. I am truly sorry. Can you forgive me?"
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