The Champion I Raised For Revenge - Chapter 5: Chapter 5
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Even though I'd braced myself for this moment, hearing that voice after so many years still hit me like a punch to the gut.
Eighteen years ago, when they'd plunged off that cliff—their bodies never recovered—I'd always suspected something was off. So I stayed vigilant. And now, my worst fear was confirmed. The old fox had survived.
Then another voice cut in—a woman's, rough around the edges, with an accent that tugged at my memory. I knew I'd heard it before, but I couldn't place it.
"Husband, our two children are incredible!"
A cold shiver shot down my spine.
Two children? These shameless people had managed to sneak another child into the world without me knowing? Then why dump only Natalie on me in the first place? My mind spun with questions.
Before I could untangle the mess in my head, my mother-in-law's voice rang out, dripping with pride. "That's my son and daughter-in-law for you! Such strong genes! Both their kids are extraordinary!"
"Just wait a few days—"
The line went dead. The signal had cut out.
Rage crashed over me like a tidal wave. So this had been their plan all along. A carefully calculated scheme.
Good thing I'd seen it coming. A cold smirk curled my lips as a new plan took shape in my mind.
The next day, my mother-in-law burst with excitement, announcing she'd throw a grand celebration banquet for Natalie's world championship win.
She wasted no time—blasting the news in every family group chat, splashing it across social media.
[Live-streaming Natalie's victory banquet! A HUGE surprise will be revealed!]
The internet exploded. Speculations ran wild.
Clutching the tiny recording device in my hand, I smirked.
Well, let's see who shocks who when the time comes.
The day arrived. Cameras rolled, broadcasting the event live.
Amid roaring applause, Natalie gripped my hand and pulled me onto the stage. Her eyes shone, voice trembling with emotion.
"I wouldn't be standing here today—an eighteen-year-old world champion—if not for my mother, Wanda Stevens."
She lifted her gold medal, her words ringing clear. "She raised me without a single complaint, taught me every stroke I know. This medal is as much hers as it is mine."
As she moved to place it around my neck—
My mother-in-law lunged forward.
"My dear granddaughter!" she shrieked, seizing Natalie's wrist. "I have a surprise for you!"
Her voice turned razor-sharp. "The truth is, your parents never died. They've been searching for you all these years. And today—they're here."
Eighteen years ago, when they'd plunged off that cliff—their bodies never recovered—I'd always suspected something was off. So I stayed vigilant. And now, my worst fear was confirmed. The old fox had survived.
Then another voice cut in—a woman's, rough around the edges, with an accent that tugged at my memory. I knew I'd heard it before, but I couldn't place it.
"Husband, our two children are incredible!"
A cold shiver shot down my spine.
Two children? These shameless people had managed to sneak another child into the world without me knowing? Then why dump only Natalie on me in the first place? My mind spun with questions.
Before I could untangle the mess in my head, my mother-in-law's voice rang out, dripping with pride. "That's my son and daughter-in-law for you! Such strong genes! Both their kids are extraordinary!"
"Just wait a few days—"
The line went dead. The signal had cut out.
Rage crashed over me like a tidal wave. So this had been their plan all along. A carefully calculated scheme.
Good thing I'd seen it coming. A cold smirk curled my lips as a new plan took shape in my mind.
The next day, my mother-in-law burst with excitement, announcing she'd throw a grand celebration banquet for Natalie's world championship win.
She wasted no time—blasting the news in every family group chat, splashing it across social media.
[Live-streaming Natalie's victory banquet! A HUGE surprise will be revealed!]
The internet exploded. Speculations ran wild.
Clutching the tiny recording device in my hand, I smirked.
Well, let's see who shocks who when the time comes.
The day arrived. Cameras rolled, broadcasting the event live.
Amid roaring applause, Natalie gripped my hand and pulled me onto the stage. Her eyes shone, voice trembling with emotion.
"I wouldn't be standing here today—an eighteen-year-old world champion—if not for my mother, Wanda Stevens."
She lifted her gold medal, her words ringing clear. "She raised me without a single complaint, taught me every stroke I know. This medal is as much hers as it is mine."
As she moved to place it around my neck—
My mother-in-law lunged forward.
"My dear granddaughter!" she shrieked, seizing Natalie's wrist. "I have a surprise for you!"
Her voice turned razor-sharp. "The truth is, your parents never died. They've been searching for you all these years. And today—they're here."
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