Chapter 408 Chapter 408 Lately , the atmosphere within the Bennett family had become unnervingly eerie .
Everyone seemed different like they werent quite themselves .
They all looked hollow , like ghosts walking through the halls Atlas couldnt shake the growing feeling that maybe it was time to leave , to get away from this place that had started to feel so wrong .
Do you know what happened ten years ago today ! Hannah suddenly spoke , her voice cold and distant .
The temperature dropped sharply , and it started snowing heavily .
It was also on that very day that Odalys left the Bennett family and never came back Atlas paused , the cup of coffee hed been holding suddenly feeling heavy in his hand He remembered what Knox had said that a heavy snowstorm had struck the town that day , and Odalys had been found in the snow , abandoned .
and taken to the police station Mom , Atlas began hesitantly , did you and Dad … purposely abandon Odalys ? Was she discarded so you could adopt Sophia ? He asked , his voice tinged with uncertainty .
He knew he shouldnt be asking these questions , but his curiosity and the unsettling things hed learned about Odalyss past were making it hard to stay silent .
He already suspected that Odalys had been deliberately abandoned Knoxs words , and the way the police had tried to contact the family , only for them to refuse Odalyss retum , all pointed to something dark behind her departure .
Atlas felt a pang in his chest as the thought lingered .
She was his sister after all , and now , if things had gone differently , perhaps he could have benefitted from her fame .
But now , speaking about her- he could barely even mention her without facing backlash from the entire internet .
It had cost him everything , even his job , Hannah didnt respond right away .
Instead , she stared at the calendar , lost in her thoughts .
Finally , she broke the silence again , her voice cold and bitter .
Do you think your fathers behavior has been strange since he came back to the country ! Atlas immediately felt his guard go up .
When it came to his parents relationship , he had to tread carefully .
One wrong word , and the situation could escalate beyond his control .
He quickly put his coffee down , adopting a serious tanc Mom , do you regret divorcing Dad ? Maybe you should talk to him .
Have you thought about remarrying him He glanced at her , his voice earnest .
I dont want him to get too involved with Sophia .
If she ends up marrying into the Bennett family , things are going to get … complicated .
He didnt hold back , letting his true feelings spill out .
The very thought of Sophia marrying Windsor made him nauseous he could hardly imagine her in that role , especially given her history with him .
Before he could continue , Hannah slammed the calendar down onto the coffee table , her eyes blazing with fury .
Windsor has ruined me ! He turned me into a laughingstock , and I wont let him get away with it , she hissed .
Sophia that raised her for over a decade , and now she thinks she can step on me to climb higher ! She has another thing coming ungrateful little bitch .
1 Her chest heaved as she vented her anger , and Atlas winced , uncomfortable with the venom in her words .
He had known for a while that his mother had a complicated relationship with Sophia , but this was something else entirely .
The betrayal , the manipulation it was clear that Sophia had used everything Hannah taught her against her .
Mom , Arlas asked cautiously , lowering his voice .
Dad said something about breaking his vows .
What does that mean ? Is there something going on between you two that youre not telling us ? Atlas wasnt a superstitious person , but lately , hed found himself searching for star readings online , trying to find answers , even though all the astrologers he found only gave him vague answers , making him more frustrated Mom, he repeated , Is there something you and Dad are hiding ! The Bennett family is falling apart , and if you dont start being honest with us , it might all come crashing down
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Look at Henry and Edie getting married in a flash .
Theyve checked out .
And now Dads with Sophia again … If you dont tell us the truth , we might not survive whatevers happening .
Just then , Caspian entered from upstairs , his face grim , as if he had figured something out .
Help me upstairs , I need to rest , Hannah mustered , closing her eyes .
But Atlas and Cosplan didnt move to help her .
They just stood there , watching her with unreadable expressions .
The silence in the room thickened , heavy with unspoken words .
After a long moment , Hannah opened her eyes , irritated to find that neither of her sons had come to her aid .
She was about to speak when .
suddenly , a thunderous crash echard outside .
The sound of of thunder rumbled violently , and a bolt of lightning struck the Bennen Villa .
Before they could process what had just happened , Caspians phone buzzed .
He answered quickly , his voice trembling with disbelief .
What ? How is 1/2 Chapter 408 that possible ? His words rang out in the eerie quiet of the villa , After hanging up , Caspians face turned ashen as he turned to look at Hannah , and then at Atlas .
Whats going on ? Atlas demanded , his voice tight with concern .
Caspian stood motionless for a moment , the shock on his face evident .
I had people keeping an eye on Sophia , he began , his voice hoarse .
According to my sources , Finnian and Dad both went to the hospital tonight .
There was an argument , and after that … Dad and Sophia went to bed together Atlass stomach dropped as he processed the words .
He couldnt believe it .
Sophia , injured and vulnerable , had somehow manipulated Windsor into sleeping with her .
The thought of it made him sick to his core .
Mom , Atlas said , rushing to Hannahs side as he saw her slumping to the ground , unconscious .
He caught her just in time before she hit the floor .
But Caspian didnt help .
He merely turned , walking toward the door without a word .
er like Caspian , where are you going ? Atlas called out frantically .
Moms fainted Youre just going to leave her e that Caspian didnt even glance back .
As he walked out , he threw a careless remark over his shoulder .
If shes fainted , just take her back to her room Shell be fine .
Dammit , Caspian ! Atlas shouted , his temper flaring .
He supported his mother with one arm while trying to stop Caspian , but it was no use .
Caspian was already gone , heading for the door .
As Caspian drove away , the oppressive energy that had been weighing down on the Bennett Villa seemed to lift , almost as if the dark forces surrounding it had dissipated the moment he left .
What the hell is going on here ? Caspian muttered to himself , his heart pounding as he gripped the steering wheel tighter .
He glanced back at the fading lights of the Bennett Villa A shiver ran down his spine Could the Bennett family truly be haunted ? Has Sophia and Windsor made some kind of deal , or was this all connected to the mysterious Love Spell ? Was that the key to everything that was happening ! The sudden decline of the Bennett family the strange , erratic behavior of his father and others … Could it all be tied to this spell Caspian thought Caspian shuddered .
The more he thought about it , the more terrified he became .
These magical things werent as easy to dismiss as nonsense .
They could control peoples hearts , steal their luck , or even he dreaded to think cause death His thoughts spiraled as he fumbled for his phone .
He quickly typed out a message to Odalys : [ Odalys , can you help me ? Is this situation with the Bennett family connected to a Love Spell ? What is it exactly How did Sophia get her hands on it ! And do you know how to cast 11 ] Caspian sent the message and waited , but all he got was silence .
How do I get in touch with her ? Today , she gave Sophia a lesson , clearly doing it to avenge the Tillery family .
Could she have a good relationship with the Tillery family ! Caspian murmured AD