Chapter 72

As Heidi came downstairs, she immediately sensed Aaron's powerful presence. She wasn't a fool. She glanced carefully at Nicole's face and asked in a clear, calm voice, "Nicole, did something happen?" Nicole handed Heidi the surveillance footage she had gotten. Her tone was low and emotionless as she said, "Mom, I really wanted to get along with Monica, but it seems she sees me as her enemy. If Aaron hadn't shown up in the nick of time tonight, I probably would've been assaulted by Jacob." That one sentence instantly ignited fury within both Heidi and Kenneth. Their expressions changed dramatically, especially when they saw Monica's smug face in the footage. At that moment, Heidi couldn't even recognize her. Was this the daughter she had raised for over 20 years? Monica had always been obedient and sweet in front of her, yet behind her back, she looked like someone who had just pulled off a scheme. Even just the audio from the footage made everything clear. Nicole's cries for help