The Inheritance War: Wilma's Final Choice 😱
Nursery Chaos: The Battle We Lost 💩
Disowned: Melanie's Rage Reaches a Breaking Point 💔
A Legacy in Jeopardy and a New Rivalry 🥀
AI disclosure:
This episode is a fictional cinematic story created using AI-assisted visuals and original storytelling.
🎥 Episodes Included: 949-951
In Episode 427 of The Duke's Masked Bride, Alessandra and Edgar return home from their romantic retreat to a household in complete disarray. Instead of a peaceful greeting, they find Alfred, Gerald, and Rose traumatized by a "battle" in the nursery. Baby Elijah has officially taken the household hostage with his antics, proving that even a Duke’s estate isn't immune to the trials of parenthood! 😂
However, the laughter stops at Wilma’s estate. What began as a cozy tea party turns into a thunderous confrontation when Wilma drops a bombshell: she is leaving the entire Cromwell inheritance to baby Elijah, bypassing Melanie and her daughters. 😱 Furious and feeling betrayed, Melanie’s long-simmering resentment toward Alessandra boils over, leading to a shocking confrontation that leaves the family fractured and a new vengeful plan in motion.
Will Melanie and Claire find a way to reclaim what they believe is theirs, or has Wilma’s decision sealed their fate forever?
✨ Story Highlights
🏠 Alessandra and Edgar return home to a "foul" surprise in the nursery.
💩 Gerald and Alfred describe the "war" they lost against baby Elijah.
🍼 Alessandra steps in to restore peace as Elijah finally falls asleep.
🍰 Wilma and Melanie clash over the girls' future during a tense tea party.
🗞️ Wilma reveals she is leaving her entire fortune and legacy to Elijah.
🔥 Melanie explodes in rage, accusing Wilma of unfairness and control.
🚫 Wilma disowns the Harcourts and Melanie from the inheritance.
👯 Claire and Melanie vow to get "their" fortune back at any cost.
👥 Featured Characters Alessandra & Edgar Wilma Cromwell Melanie Claire & Melody Alfred, Gerald, & Rose Baby Elijah
❓ Viewer Question
Was Wilma right to leave the inheritance to baby Elijah and disown Melanie, or is she being too harsh on her daughter for the past?
Tell us your thoughts in the comments! 👇✨
💎 Become a Member
Get access to future episodes before everyone else!
❤️ Basic Member – Early access to the latest episodes
👑 Premium Member – Even earlier access plus more exclusive releases
🔥 Extreme Member – Full access to every upcoming episode before public release
#TheDukesMaskedBride #Episode427 #HistoricalRomance #DramaSeries #Inheritance #FamilyFeud #LoveStory #Audiobook #Storytelling #YouTubeSeries
Nursery Chaos: The Battle We Lost 💩
Disowned: Melanie's Rage Reaches a Breaking Point 💔
A Legacy in Jeopardy and a New Rivalry 🥀
AI disclosure:
This episode is a fictional cinematic story created using AI-assisted visuals and original storytelling.
🎥 Episodes Included: 949-951
In Episode 427 of The Duke's Masked Bride, Alessandra and Edgar return home from their romantic retreat to a household in complete disarray. Instead of a peaceful greeting, they find Alfred, Gerald, and Rose traumatized by a "battle" in the nursery. Baby Elijah has officially taken the household hostage with his antics, proving that even a Duke’s estate isn't immune to the trials of parenthood! 😂
However, the laughter stops at Wilma’s estate. What began as a cozy tea party turns into a thunderous confrontation when Wilma drops a bombshell: she is leaving the entire Cromwell inheritance to baby Elijah, bypassing Melanie and her daughters. 😱 Furious and feeling betrayed, Melanie’s long-simmering resentment toward Alessandra boils over, leading to a shocking confrontation that leaves the family fractured and a new vengeful plan in motion.
Will Melanie and Claire find a way to reclaim what they believe is theirs, or has Wilma’s decision sealed their fate forever?
✨ Story Highlights
🏠 Alessandra and Edgar return home to a "foul" surprise in the nursery.
💩 Gerald and Alfred describe the "war" they lost against baby Elijah.
🍼 Alessandra steps in to restore peace as Elijah finally falls asleep.
🍰 Wilma and Melanie clash over the girls' future during a tense tea party.
🗞️ Wilma reveals she is leaving her entire fortune and legacy to Elijah.
🔥 Melanie explodes in rage, accusing Wilma of unfairness and control.
🚫 Wilma disowns the Harcourts and Melanie from the inheritance.
👯 Claire and Melanie vow to get "their" fortune back at any cost.
👥 Featured Characters Alessandra & Edgar Wilma Cromwell Melanie Claire & Melody Alfred, Gerald, & Rose Baby Elijah
❓ Viewer Question
Was Wilma right to leave the inheritance to baby Elijah and disown Melanie, or is she being too harsh on her daughter for the past?
Tell us your thoughts in the comments! 👇✨
💎 Become a Member
Get access to future episodes before everyone else!
❤️ Basic Member – Early access to the latest episodes
👑 Premium Member – Even earlier access plus more exclusive releases
🔥 Extreme Member – Full access to every upcoming episode before public release
#TheDukesMaskedBride #Episode427 #HistoricalRomance #DramaSeries #Inheritance #FamilyFeud #LoveStory #Audiobook #Storytelling #YouTubeSeries
Category
🎈
FunTranscript
00:00They left for a steamy romantic weekend, came home to a biohazard that wiped out the entire
00:05household. Baby Elijah just declared war on the Collins estate and Rose, Alfred, and Gerald lost
00:12badly. Welcome back to the Duke's Masked Bride. The rhythmic rocking of the carriage and the
00:19distant sound of hooves against the cobblestone lulled Alessandra into a dreamy haze.
00:25Hmm. I hope Elijah didn't wear out Rose and Alfred. I'm looking forward to getting back
00:32to our son, but I miss the lake already. She leaned against Edgar's shoulder, a satisfied
00:40smile on her lips. Thank you for the most wonderful weekend, Edgar. She sighed contentedly. I'm
00:50glad you enjoyed it. Edgar's lips curled into a smirk. Over and over again, if I recall
00:57correctly. Alessandra chuckled and swatted at him. I hope that our efforts this weekend bear
01:05fruit. She gently rubbed her belly. If they don't, Edgar said, tilting her chin up with
01:12his fingers. I'll simply have to try again. Alessandra barely had a chance to respond before
01:19he pressed his lips to hers. He kissed her slowly, deliberately, as if they had all the
01:26time in the world. And for the moment, in the carriage, they did. Home sweet home, Alessandra
01:37said with a smile on her face as their carriage came to a stop outside their estate. Edgar leaned
01:43in, pressing a kiss against her neck. I never wanted this to end. Alessandra swatted him
01:50away, giggling. Me neither, but I can't stand being away from little Elijah for another second.
01:57It feels like I'm missing a part of myself when I'm away from him. Edgar sighed contentedly,
02:04a smile spreading across his lips. I understand what you mean. Let's not waste another second.
02:13Our precious, perfect little boy awaits.
02:22Alessandra and Edgar had barely entered the foyer when a maid went rushing past them, dry-heaving.
02:29Her face was pale. One hand was clamped over her mouth, and there was a stricken expression on her
02:35face. What's going on? Edgar demanded to know of her. The maid tried to speak, but a gag emerged
02:44instead. She clamped her hand over her mouth, but the maid rushed past him without an answer.
02:52Alessandra shot Edgar a nervous look. The baby! I'm sure he's fine, but let's go see what's going on.
03:01This is not the welcome home greeting that I had anticipated.
03:05He took Alessandra's hand, and together they quickly rushed up the staircase, headed toward the nursery.
03:11They rushed down the hall, following the trail of groans and whimpers.
03:18Oh! Alessandra gasped. The scent hit her nostrils before she and Edgar even stepped inside the nursery.
03:26That is...
03:29Foul!
03:31Gerald cried out.
03:33Edgar stepped through the threshold just behind Alessandra.
03:36Inside the nursery, chaos reigned.
03:40Gerald stood in the center of the room, holding Elijah at arm's length like a cursed artifact.
03:46His arms trembled with the effort of holding the baby and the lack of oxygen.
03:50His cheeks were puffed out, and he looked about ready to pass out.
03:55What is going on here? What are you doing with my son?
03:59Edgar strode across the room to Gerald.
04:03He... exploded.
04:05Gerald said in a hollow voice.
04:07From the inside out.
04:11A wave of foul, noxious odor rolled across the room.
04:18Edgar stepped back, raising his hand to his face.
04:22Good God! Is that... coming from him?
04:27Alfred was positioned near the overturned washbasin, dark circles under his eyes.
04:33He looked haunted, like a man who had seen war.
04:37There are some messes that should not be spoken of, he murmured, shaking his head.
04:43A rag hung uselessly from one hand, dripping brownish liquid.
04:49He murmured, like a man who had said, Elijah!
04:51Alessandra gasped in disbelief.
04:53The baby gurgled playfully, squirming in Gerald's arms as he surveyed the shocked faces of everyone around him.
05:01Rose entered from the corridor, hands on her hips.
05:05She looked from Alfred to Gerald.
05:07Your men are being ridiculous!
05:10She scolded as she walked over to Gerald.
05:13She reached her hands out to take the baby.
05:16It's just a little...
05:18The moment Gerald handed Elijah to her, she froze.
05:23Oh...
05:24Oh my!
05:26She gasped, thrusting him back into Gerald's arms.
05:30What?
05:32I've never...
05:33I didn't think it was possible that a baby could...
05:38Elijah gleefully kicked his feet, as if triumphant in battle.
05:47Alessandra took a deep breath and stepped forward, reaching for her son.
05:52Well, I suppose it falls on me.
05:55I am his mother, after all.
05:58Bravely, she strode up to Gerald and took Elijah into her arms.
06:03Be careful, Your Grace.
06:05Gerald warned as he transferred the baby into Alessandra's hands.
06:09I do believe he is targeting us, taking us out, one by one.
06:15Edgar sighed, rubbing his forehead.
06:18Looks like our vacation is officially over.
06:24Later, Alessandra returned to the nursery, smiling as Elijah,
06:29now clean and smelling like roses, slept peacefully in her arms.
06:35He was an angel.
06:36His tiny body swaddled in a blissful cocoon of silk.
06:40It was hard to believe that he was the same baby who had caused half the household to flee.
06:47Rose, Alfred, and Gerald were laid out on the chairs in the sitting room,
06:51sprawled in positions that betrayed their exhaustion.
06:55Alfred looked ten years older,
06:57and Gerald sat slumped on the sofa,
07:00with a cup of tea held in both hands like a life raft.
07:03Rose nursed her own teacup quietly,
07:07staring ahead as though deep in recovery from a traumatic experience.
07:12When Alessandra walked in and showed them the peacefully slumbering child,
07:17a collective sigh passed through the room.
07:21He's asleep?
07:23Rose murmured, wide-eyed.
07:26And clean, Alfred added.
07:30Gerald tilted his head back.
07:33Is this what a miracle feels like?
07:37Alessandra chuckled and sank into the rocking chair.
07:41So?
07:42How was babysitting over the weekend?
07:45It looks like he really wore all of you out.
07:50There was a battle, Gerald said.
07:53And we lost.
07:57Rose let out a light laugh.
08:00What he means to say is that Elijah missed you.
08:04Alfred gave her a look.
08:05I believe what Rose means to say is that your son is a bit of a...
08:11What's the phrase?
08:13Mother's boy?
08:17Really?
08:19Alessandra raised a brow.
08:21What gave you that impression?
08:23Alfred is right.
08:25Elijah is certainly attached to you.
08:28Rose chuckled.
08:30Until you came back, we didn't know peace.
08:33I suppose that's the case.
08:36But I am his mother.
08:39Alessandra looked at her baby's peaceful face and smiled.
08:43And I'm home now.
08:45She adjusted Elijah in her arms.
08:49Rose filled a cup of tea and handed it to Alessandra.
08:53To tell me about your trip, Rose gently insisted.
08:58How did you find the lake estate?
09:01It was absolutely beautiful, Alessandra gushed, remembering how the lake sparkled in the sunlight.
09:09The lake was stunning, and we took the boat out multiple times over the weekend.
09:14Though I will confess that Edgar did all of the hard work of rowing.
09:19As he should, Rose chuckled.
09:22And how did you find the quiet?
09:27Quite the change of pace, right?
09:30Alessandra nodded.
09:32It was quiet, but not too quiet.
09:35Honestly, I almost forgot we had responsibilities waiting for us.
09:39Elijah wasted no time in reminding you, Alfred commented.
09:47True, it's good to be back with him.
09:49In fact, Edgar and I were saying how nice it will be when he's old enough to join us.
09:54He'll love climbing the trees and fishing in the lake.
09:59Rose sipped her tea.
10:01I always did love that property.
10:05I dare say it's one of my favorites.
10:10Despite how things turned out today, you can count on Alfred and me to babysit whenever you and Edgar want
10:18to take another weekend retreat.
10:20Isn't that right, my dear?
10:22Rose slapped Alfred on the knee.
10:24Oh, yes, of course, he said, looking at Elijah with fear in his eyes.
10:31But perhaps I can obtain a gas mask first.
10:36Don't worry, she assured Alfred.
10:39I think it will be a while before we return.
10:42But soon, I hope, as a family.
10:48Alessandra rocked Elijah gently, feeling the rise and fall of his small chest.
10:54She settled deeper into the rocking chair, absentmindedly resting her hand on her stomach.
11:01Rose sipped her tea, a small knowing smile on her face.
11:08Silver trays of sweet raspberry tart and sugary lemon cake sat on the table at Wilma's estate.
11:15Around the table, Melanie and her two girls, Claire and Melody, sipped from their teacups as Wilma smiled,
11:23pushing the tray of sweets closer to the girls.
11:26Here, my dear, some.
11:29It's a perfect combination with the tea, Wilma urged.
11:34Melody started to reach forward, but a sharp glance from Melanie made her retract her hand
11:40and sit back in her seat with a little pout.
11:43Melanie smirked.
11:45Now, now, you know that those sweets will stay only a moment on your lips, but forever on your hips,
11:52she scolded, wagging her finger.
11:55She pushed the tray back into the center of the table, away from her girl's reach.
12:01It will soon be your season to marry.
12:04You want to stay looking thin and trim, don't you?
12:07Yes, of course, Melody mumbled in reply.
12:13Melanie sat back, her manicured fingers wrapped tightly around her teacup.
12:18One must put one's best foot forward.
12:21Her voice was light and cheerful, but her eyes had a hard look.
12:26Wilma tilted her head, taking in Claire and Melody.
12:30They sat in matching pale dresses, their hair styled in high buns.
12:37Nonsense, they look wonderful as they are.
12:41Wilma waved away her daughter's words.
12:44A tart won't kill them.
12:46In fact, it may only add to their beauty.
12:50She nudged the tray toward Melody with a wink.
12:55Mother, Melanie scolded, even as Melody quickly reached out and grabbed a tart.
13:04She took a bite and murmured in pleasure.
13:07This is delicious.
13:09See, she looks happier already.
13:13Wilma chuckled.
13:14You catch more bees with honey.
13:17She winked again, laughing as Melody closed her eyes as she devoured the rest of the tart.
13:25Enough.
13:27Melanie pushed the platter away before Melody could go in for seconds.
13:34Claire slouched in her seat.
13:37Honestly, you care more about our waists than our happiness, she muttered under her breath.
13:42She shrank further into her chair as Melanie gave her a pointed look, but Wilma chuckled.
13:49Claire has so much spirit.
13:51Now that is a far more admirable trait than any thin waist.
13:57She winked and clasped her hands together.
14:01You've both grown into such wonderful young women.
14:04I'm sure you will both find lovely husbands when the time comes.
14:10Claire rolled her eyes, but Melody flushed and smiled at the attention of her grandmother.
14:16You know...
14:18Wilma sighed, gazing at them.
14:21Having everyone back again feels so good.
14:25With a family together like this, my heart can finally feel whole.
14:31Her eyes glistened, moist with the sentiment.
14:34I never thought I would live to see the day we could be together again.
14:40But look at us.
14:42Gathered around, sharing sweets and tea.
14:46She gestured at the table.
14:51We're only missing Edgar and Alessandra.
14:55She mused.
14:57Oh, and you should see baby Elijah.
14:59He is the most precious baby in the world.
15:03Such eyes.
15:05Just like my Patrick's eyes.
15:09The pleasant tone quickly turned as Wilma brought up her visit with Alessandra and baby Elijah.
15:17Melanie's hands tightened around her cup as she remembered her last encounter with Alessandra.
15:23Wilma, blind to Melanie's reaction, continued to gush about her visit.
15:28He even smiled when I told him he had Patrick's eyes.
15:33Wilma went on, her voice dreamy.
15:36It's like a part of him came back through the baby.
15:41Like a second chance.
15:45Melanie swallowed her scar, her eyes rolling.
15:49Of course, everyone else would get a second chance.
15:54She was still hurt by Alessandra's treatment of her.
15:57Blaming her for Kate's actions.
16:00It was as though nothing she could do or say would ever be good enough for her daughter.
16:06And she was frankly tired of trying so hard.
16:09If Alessandra wanted to be stubborn, she would be that and more.
16:15Claire noted her mother's shift in demeanor.
16:18Her foot tapped and her fingers gripped the teacup with a frightening strength.
16:23She looked over at her grandmother, hoping to catch the old woman's gaze.
16:28But Wilma was too deeply wrapped in the memory of her time with Alessandra's baby.
16:36Edgar is utterly smitten with him, she tells me.
16:40Despite his brash manner, it seems he has really taken to fatherhood.
16:47It's lovely to hear that, despite everything they have gone through,
16:52they have managed to stay true to one another and become wonderful parents.
16:59Grandmother, did you ever finish your needlework piece?
17:03The one you started just after the funeral?
17:06Claire jumped in, unable to keep her mouth shut any longer.
17:10She could feel her mother's growing discomfort.
17:13The air was heavy with it.
17:15She hoped Wilma would take the bait and shift subjects for everyone's sake.
17:21Oh, not yet, darling, Wilma answered.
17:26But now that you speak of it, I should work on something for Elijah.
17:31Maybe something that says Patrick Jr. on it, she chuckled to herself.
17:38The plan had failed.
17:40Claire looked over to Melanie.
17:42Her mother's jaw muscles were tight, and she looked just about ready to explode.
17:49Melanie gritted her teeth together as Wilma spoke.
17:53Not only had she created a bond with Alessandra, but now she had a special bond with the baby.
18:00It was as though the closer Wilma got, the further disconnected Melanie seemed to be with her own daughter and
18:07grandchild.
18:09Claire quickly thought of another way to derail her grandmother.
18:13But before she could utter a word, Wilma dropped the final bomb.
18:18Of course, Elijah won't just have my needlework to his name.
18:22He'll have the Cromwell inheritance as well.
18:27The words landed like a crack of thunder.
18:31Melanie's teacup hit the saucer with a sharp clatter, sloshing hot tea onto the linen cloth.
18:38Claire flinched.
18:40Melody looked up, blinking in confusion.
18:42I beg your pardon?
18:47Melanie's voice trembled.
18:49What did you just say?
18:52Wilma blinked, surprised by the reaction.
18:56I plan to leave my inheritance to Elijah.
19:00All of it?
19:03Melanie stuttered in disbelief.
19:05Oh, well, not everything, Wilma said, laughing lightly.
19:12But the important things.
19:14The mines, the estates, and fortunes.
19:19I want to ensure the legacy is carried on properly, and I think he'll be the proper one to do
19:26so.
19:28Proper?
19:29He's just a baby.
19:32Melanie slammed her fist on the table, making all the teacups and pastries rattle.
19:37That's no way to behave, Melanie.
19:41Wilma sat back, stunned that her daughter would raise her voice and have such a strong reaction to the news.
19:49Melanie's eyes narrowed.
19:51Her face darkened as rage clouded her features.
19:55Why the hell would you give the family fortune to Elijah?
20:00I need you to explain this to me, and you need to do it right now.
20:05She fumed, barely holding her tongue as she waited for Wilma to provide her with any kind of explanation.
20:13Once cozy tea party had turned into a rising storm between Wilma and Melanie.
20:20Melanie stared daggers at her mother, while Claire and Melody fidgeted uncomfortably.
20:25Well, explain yourself.
20:28She crossed her arms, anger writ across her face.
20:33Wilma's initial shock transformed into something closer to indignation.
20:38She raised her chin, straightening her spine.
20:41You're thinking only of the financial part of the Cromwell inheritance, but it is more than just money.
20:49The inheritance is about the legacy of our name.
20:53I wanted to place our family's legacy into the hands of someone I could trust.
21:00Melanie's eyes narrowed.
21:02And you trust a baby?
21:05She scoffed.
21:06Because he has Patrick's eyes?
21:09No, Melanie.
21:12Wilma met her daughter's gaze.
21:14I trust the Collins family to honor the Cromwell name.
21:19Respect and care.
21:21I trust the Collins family to treat it as such.
21:25You're saying you don't trust me?
21:28Melanie's eyes blazed.
21:31Wilma answered her with silence and a hard stare.
21:36Say it, Melanie demanded, leaning toward Wilma.
21:40Go ahead and finish offending me.
21:43Just say it out loud.
21:45You don't trust me.
21:46You think I'm unworthy.
21:49Slowly, Wilma nodded.
21:52That's right.
21:53I don't trust you.
21:56But why not?
21:59Melanie cried out.
22:01Her voice rose by a few octaves.
22:04I'll tell you why.
22:07Wilma met her daughter's eyes, choosing her words carefully.
22:11You disappeared from our lives for nearly two decades.
22:15That's twenty years lost to time, never to be recovered.
22:22She shook her head.
22:23Her words lined with disappointment.
22:27You simply were never there.
22:29You claimed to love this family, but that's now.
22:33For years, you turned your back on it.
22:36That is not so easily forgotten, Melanie.
22:45Melanie's lips parted as she struggled to find the words to defend herself.
22:50That is simply not fair, Mother.
22:52I had to find myself.
22:54I needed a life away from the pressure, the expectations.
22:58You wanted a life away from Patrick and I.
23:03Wilma finished for her.
23:05You went away and stayed away.
23:08And now you expect the family inheritance to be placed in your lap?
23:17Wilma shook her head, sighing deeply.
23:21Look, Melanie, I did not agree with it when you left, especially the way you left.
23:27But what was I to do?
23:28You made up your mind, and you did what you felt you had to do at the time.
23:34Wilma closed her eyes, remembering the moment her daughter had left,
23:39and how it had left an empty hole inside her for so long.
23:43She sighed, continuing.
23:47You built an entire life away from us.
23:51And I have forgiven you for that.
23:55Look at us, here.
23:58Her voice took on a hard tone.
24:01But just because we have been reunited,
24:04doesn't mean that my legacy would be best in your hands.
24:09But you trust Alessandra?
24:12My own daughter, rather than me?
24:16Melanie hissed.
24:17That's right.
24:19Wilma nodded, her voice full of confidence.
24:23I see how she and Edgar treat one another.
24:26And she is raising my great-grandson with grace and love.
24:32Virtues that I admire and respect.
24:35The inheritance will be better in her hands.
24:40But...
24:41Melanie's voice trembled,
24:43something desperate creeping in.
24:46We don't have enough, Mother.
24:49My husband and I,
24:51we work hard, but it's just not enough.
24:54She reached over to grab Claire and Melody's hands.
24:58The girls,
25:00they need things, Mother.
25:02Dresses, tutors,
25:04they'll need dowries for marriage.
25:06We don't have enough.
25:09She dropped their hands,
25:11her voice tinged with bitterness.
25:14While Alessandra has everything,
25:16married to a duke,
25:18she has her title,
25:19a manner,
25:20a perfect baby.
25:21What more could she possibly need or want?
25:26Wilma's mouth hardened into a grim line.
25:30That is a horrible way to think about what Alessandra has accomplished in the face of all her trauma.
25:38Trauma that you had a hand in.
25:41She pushed her chair back and stood tall,
25:44looking down at Melanie.
25:46Money won't fix what you broke, Melanie.
25:50It will never fill the holes in your life.
25:53The sides of her mouth turned down in a mask of disapproval.
25:58You are acting no better than Eva Harcourt.
26:03Melanie's eyes went wide with shock,
26:06her mouth agape.
26:08Sending her niece, Teresa,
26:11to fish money out of me?
26:13Harassing Alessandra at her home?
26:15That kind of behavior is deplorable.
26:19And yet,
26:20here you are on the same path.
26:23Wilma curled her lip in disgust.
26:27Neither you nor the Harcourts will ever see a dime of my inheritance.
26:33You're not worthy.
26:36Wilma stomped her foot on the floor,
26:38making her point.
26:41How dare you?
26:44The chair toppled over as Melanie stood up quickly,
26:48shaking with rage and embarrassment.
26:50Claire,
26:51Melody,
26:52we're leaving right now.
26:54She stomped away from the table,
26:57making a beeline for the door.
26:58She refused to be kicked out of another home.
27:02Not again.
27:04The girls reluctantly pushed back from their seats
27:07and began to follow their mother,
27:09heads down in shame.
27:11Wilma followed them to the entrance,
27:14raising her voice over the thunderous footfalls.
27:18If you had spent half as much time caring for your family as you do fighting over money,
27:24we wouldn't be having this conversation.
27:28Melanie stopped at the carriage door,
27:30whipping around as her daughters climbed in on the other side.
27:34She pointed a long finger at Wilma.
27:37You just want control.
27:39Just like always.
27:41Well,
27:41you can have it.
27:43Go ahead.
27:44Alessandra can be the sole heir to the Cromwell fortune.
27:48The obedient,
27:49graceful,
27:50perfect Alessandra.
27:53Alessandra isn't perfect,
27:55but at least she knows the value of family.
27:59Wilma shot back,
28:00her slight frame shaking in anger.
28:03That alone makes her worthy.
28:07Melanie got into the carriage,
28:09slamming the door behind her.
28:10She leaned out the window.
28:12You'll regret this,
28:14she hissed as the carriage carried them away.
28:17Inside the carriage,
28:19the air was thick with tension.
28:21Melody shifted nervously,
28:22shaken by the scene.
28:25Mother,
28:26maybe you should just try talking to her again
28:28when you're not so upset.
28:30Calmly.
28:30I'm sure that the last thing
28:32Grandmother wants to do is hurt us.
28:35It's not her who wants to hurt us.
28:38Claire crossed her arms,
28:39her eyes cold and sharp like steel.
28:41It's Alessandra.
28:44Melody sat back in shock.
28:46What?
28:47Where are you getting that from?
28:49Ignoring her sister,
28:51Claire leaned forward,
28:52the fire in her eyes
28:53matching that of Melanie's.
28:55We can't just sit around
28:56and let her take everything.
28:58We need to find a way to get it back.
29:01Hmm.
29:02Melanie nodded at her daughter's words.
29:05She looked out the window,
29:06Wilma's figure shrinking in the distance.
29:09Yes,
29:10she said,
29:11almost to herself.
29:12We'll show them what happens
29:14when you forget
29:15who really deserves the family fortune.
29:18Melanie leaves with nothing but rage,
29:20blaming Alessandra for stealing her legacy.
29:23In the carriage,
29:25Claire whispers a dangerous plan.
29:27Will they get the fortune back?
29:29Don't miss episode 428.
29:32Join now for early access,
29:34and don't forget to like and subscribe.
29:54We'll see you next time.
Comments