Broken Oath: I Left, He Regretted-Chapter 177: Naomi Tears Serena Sawyer Apart [Satisfying]
The Xavier Manor.
Serena Sawyer locked herself in the room, repeatedly watching the live broadcast replay of Timothy Xavier’s wedding.
She kept replaying those few seconds, zooming in on the moment Timothy Xavier’s lips parted.
Others guessed that Timothy Xavier was about to call off the wedding, but only Serena Sawyer saw clearly that the words coming out of his mouth were unmistakably "Naomi."
This name was like a poisonous vine for Serena Sawyer, wrapping around her neck, nearly suffocating her.
But wasn’t Naomi Sawyer supposed to be dealt with by Declan Ellison? How could she suddenly appear at the wedding?
Was it intentional?
Yes! It must be intentional! She’s coming back!
Fear climbed up her spine, and Serena Sawyer trembled as she dialed Declan Ellison’s phone number.
As soon as the call connected, she lowered her voice, impatiently questioning, "Didn’t you say you’ve found Naomi Sawyer and gotten rid of her? Why did she appear at Timothy Xavier’s wedding today?"
Declan Ellison on the other end paused, his tone instantly evasive with a hint of guilt: "I... I did send someone to find her, but I couldn’t. I mainly told you a lie to reassure you, afraid you’d be too anxious. Who knew this woman would dare deliver herself to the trap!"
Serena Sawyer was furious. Yesterday hearing Declan Ellison say he had dealt with Naomi Sawyer had left her satisfied, thinking she could finally sleep peacefully.
But who would have thought, Declan Ellison was lying to her!
This good-for-nothing failure!
Serena Sawyer’s fingertips trembled slightly with force as she gripped the phone, gritting her teeth, "Declan Ellison, do you know what this means? As soon as Naomi Sawyer comes back, I’m done for! Completely finished!"
She could even imagine the scene where Timothy Xavier sees Naomi Sawyer. She knew better than anyone else his obsession with Naomi.
If it weren’t for her schemes and manipulations back then, Timothy Xavier would never have spared her a glance.
Now that Naomi Sawyer has reappeared, Timothy Xavier will undoubtedly investigate the truth of the past.
Declan Ellison also realized the danger of this, he forced himself to remain calm and said, "Don’t panic, maybe it’s just a coincidence. Even if Naomi Sawyer appears, she might not be able to shake anything. Don’t disrupt your plans; what if it’s nothing?"
Serena Sawyer now wanted nothing more than to kill him to vent her anger.
Her voice was filled with fury and despair, and she said, "This time it’s different! Naomi Sawyer is prepared, she’s here for revenge!"
But she knows Declan Ellison is incompetent, no matter how much she talks, this failure can’t save her.
Hanging up the phone, Serena Sawyer slumped on the sofa, as if her soul had been drained.
Just then, the maid knocked on the door and said, "Miss Sawyer, Mr. Xavier wants you to come downstairs immediately."
Her heart sank suddenly, she quickly stood up and opened the door, lowering her voice to inquire urgently, "Did Mr. Xavier come back alone?"
The maid shook her head, truthfully said, "No, Mr. Xavier brought a woman back with him."
Pausing, she added a remark, her tone carrying a hint of caution, "Mr. Xavier’s face doesn’t look too good."
Serena Sawyer felt an icy chill rush from her feet to the top of her head, her heart completely sinking to the bottom.
At the moment Serena Sawyer was dazed, another maid hurriedly ran upstairs, urging, "Miss Sawyer, Mr. Xavier wants you to go down now, you must hurry, don’t keep him waiting."
Serena Sawyer felt her legs heavy as if filled with lead, even her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.
She could brace herself against the cold railing, trembling as she slowly made her way down.
When her gaze fell unexpectedly on the familiar figure beside Timothy Xavier, Serena Sawyer’s face instantly turned ashen, blood drained completely.
The things she had done to Naomi Sawyer back then, at this moment felt as vivid as if they had just happened yesterday, swirling madly in her mind.
Back then, Naomi Sawyer, at the age of 22, should have been in her prime. But due to a sudden car accident, she not only lost the ability to bear children forever but also lost sensation in her legs.
Timothy Xavier’s regret at that time almost consumed him.
Back when they were together, he wasn’t as restrained as he is now after visiting the monastery.
He had grown up as a privileged, wealthy young heir, used to being the center of attention, naturally hoping the woman beside him would cater to him.
Even though he was fond of Naomi Sawyer, he couldn’t shake off his inherent stubbornness and dominance, often contesting for superiority over trivial matters, refusing to compromise.
Until that day, Naomi Sawyer finally couldn’t take it anymore and proposed breaking up.
They argued incessantly on a bustling road, Naomi Sawyer mustering all her strength to shake off his tight grip on her, decisively turning to leave.
No one expected a car to speed toward them.
Timothy Xavier just watched as Naomi Sawyer’s frail silhouette collapsed heavily into a pool of blood, that glaring red becoming an indelible nightmare for the rest of his life.
When Naomi Sawyer awoke from a coma, learning not only her legs were useless but her ability to become a mother had been taken away, this smart, cold beauty who was a university star was utterly defeated.
She was left with only one thought — to end it all.
Naomi Sawyer was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, simple terms for alternating periods of depression and mania, and when it flares up, she acts crazy.
To prevent her from self-harming or committing suicide, Timothy Xavier bought a psychiatric hospital abroad for Naomi Sawyer’s recuperation.
He hired a professional medical team just for Naomi Sawyer.
The doctors said she couldn’t have children, and he said he didn’t need kids.
To prove to Naomi Sawyer they could have children even if she couldn’t, he swiftly married Zoe Ellison in secret and had Doris.
Serena Sawyer had always felt inferior to her sister, watching as a man with such good background and looks remained unwaveringly by Naomi Sawyer’s side, Serena’s jealousy reached its peak.
Until Timothy Xavier held a baby in his arms wanting Naomi Sawyer to raise it, promising it would be their child.
But Naomi Sawyer refused, still blaming Timothy Xavier; if they hadn’t argued on the road, she wouldn’t have faced the accident.
Serena Sawyer knew her opportunity had arrived.
At that time, she secretly advised Timothy Xavier, saying her sister just needed time, and she could help take care of the child.
Once her sister came to terms with it, they could return the child to her.
At that time, Timothy Xavier had already deceived Zoe Ellison, telling her the baby was stillborn, and the child wasn’t returned.
So he could only perpetuate the lie, temporarily entrusting the child to Serena Sawyer for care.
And this went on for four years.
Serena Sawyer still remembers her mother telling her: "Even though Naomi Sawyer was excellent before, now she’s a useless person! As long as you take good care of Timothy Xavier’s child, the future of The Xavier Family will be yours. Replacing Naomi Sawyer is only a matter of time! However, we must outwardly treat Naomi Sawyer well, so that Timothy Xavier will be pleased."
Thus, after discussing with her mother, she frequently went to Naomi Sawyer’s hospital room to personally take care of her, acting out a deep mother-daughter and sisterly affection in front of Timothy Xavier.
Timothy Xavier was truly moved and entrusted Naomi Sawyer and Doris to their care.
In Serena Sawyer and her mother’s eyes, Naomi Sawyer, despite her high intelligence, was genuinely simple-minded.
She actually trusted them, felt grateful, and really regarded them as her mother and sister.
Serena Sawyer always waited for the day when Timothy Xavier got tired of Naomi Sawyer and lost patience with her.
But to her surprise, Timothy Xavier has been traveling between Veridia and Westmere over the past few years, accompanying Naomi Sawyer whenever he had time. For Naomi Sawyer, he could become devoutly religious; for Naomi Sawyer, he even got married to Zoe Ellison.
He even fabricated lies for Naomi Sawyer, instructing doctors to tell her that her illness had not improved.
Serena Sawyer gradually realized that Timothy Xavier’s possessiveness over Naomi Sawyer had reached a pathological level.
Naomi Sawyer was a woman of strong will, and he feared she would leave once she fully recovered.
He only wanted Naomi Sawyer to live forever in the perfect world he meticulously crafted for her, to keep her in this lavish cage.
Serena Sawyer knew that if she didn’t act soon, even if she defeated Zoe Ellison, she wouldn’t become Mrs. Xavier.
Finally, one day, Serena Sawyer decided to reveal the truth to Naomi Sawyer.
She and Faye Warren went to Naomi Sawyer’s hospital room and told her about Timothy Xavier’s marriage in the country; she also revealed that Naomi’s depression had long been cured, and Timothy Xavier only wanted to keep her permanently by his side.
Naomi Sawyer’s face turned deathly pale in an instant, her lips trembling in disbelief.
Her voice carried a fragile incredulity: "Mom, Serena, are you... are you deceiving me, right? Why... why are you telling me these things?"
Serena Sawyer and Faye Warren exchanged glances, eyes full of satisfied mockery.
Serena Sawyer stepped forward, sneering coldly, viciously saying: "Isn’t it because you’re an idiot? If we didn’t tell you, you probably wouldn’t even know that the child Timothy gave you four years ago wasn’t adopted from some welfare agency, but was actually born to him and his wife!"
She paused, watching Naomi Sawyer’s instantly distraught demeanor, her tone even more acrid: "What’s it like being a mistress for four years?"
Naomi Sawyer broke down on the spot. Such a cold, proud woman had encountered so much hardship because of Timothy Xavier.
She never imagined the car accident was far from the end, and she inexplicably became a third party in someone else’s marriage for so long!
Yet after learning the truth, Naomi Sawyer neither wept nor confronted Timothy Xavier.
Serena Sawyer had previously thought Naomi was reluctant to leave Timothy, until Naomi was rescued, and she realized Naomi had already started planning her departure after knowing the truth.
Although she didn’t understand who Naomi Sawyer collaborated with, as long as this woman disappeared, no one would compete with her for Timothy Xavier anymore.
So even though she didn’t see Naomi Sawyer’s body at the time, she was still willing to help her fake her death.
But once such a life-and-death lie was spoken, it couldn’t be taken back.
After all, she had sworn she saw Naomi Sawyer’s body with her own eyes.
But now, this living person was standing right in front of her, with eyes still icy; only the edge that the illness had worn away was slowly re-emerging.
Timothy Xavier’s gaze was glued to Naomi Sawyer, as if she were a rare treasure lost and found, his tone soft enough to melt water: "Naomi, you said you must see Serena Sawyer before you’ll tell me what happened back then, why you left without a word. Now she’s here, can you tell me now?"
Serena Sawyer’s face turned as pale as paper, yet she forced herself to appear utterly shocked, trembling, "Sister, you... you’re still... alive? Back then, the hospital said you were... I clearly saw..."
Before finishing her words, she choked up, lowering her head in an attempt to cover up her guilt with tears.
Yet Naomi Sawyer only looked at her calmly, with no ripples in her eyes.
After a long time, she slightly curved her lips, her smile carrying a trace of coldness: "If I died, who would tell Timothy what you and your mother said and did to me?"
"Sister!" Serena Sawyer suddenly lifted her head, her eyes red with panic, "My mom treated you and me the same, tirelessly raising you; when you had your accident those years, my mom never left your side, serving tea, cleaning, and feeding medicine. Even if we had no merit, we had worked hard. You... you can’t just slander us out of nowhere!"
Timothy Xavier sternly scolded: "Serena Sawyer, shut up! How could Naomi slander you? You declared she was dead, that you saw her corpse with your own eyes. Now, with her standing right here, how do you explain it? Serena Sawyer, is there even a single truth in your mouth?"
Cold sweat trickled down Serena Sawyer’s spine, her voice trembling uncontrollably: "Timothy, I... I really thought sister wasn’t alive! The hospital was in chaos that day, I saw a woman in the morgue wearing sister’s clothes, with a similar figure, so I... I mistook her for her!"
Timothy Xavier’s eyes were full of disappointment and anger, "You originally told me you saw with your own eyes she wasn’t breathing, and now you’re saying it was a mistake?"
Timothy Xavier’s gaze returned to Naomi Sawyer, filled with regret and a choke, "I should have verified it personally back then. But I was afraid that seeing your remains would make me inconsolable. Naomi, I’m sorry, I’m sorry..."
Naomi Sawyer furrowed her brow slightly, but concealed her loathing well, softly saying: "It’s not your fault. You and I are both victims of being toyed with by this mother-daughter duo."
Timothy Xavier, hearing that Naomi Sawyer didn’t blame him, suddenly felt his tense nerves relax, the heavy stone in his chest mostly falling away.
Yet the urgency in his eyes did not dissipate, pressing for answers: "Then tell me, did Serena Sawyer force you to commit suicide? How did you leave the hospital?"
Naomi Sawyer lowered her eyelashes, and when she lifted them again, her almond eyes were tinged with redness, sobbing, "Last year, the mother and sister I had always seen as family suddenly barged into my hospital room, showing me a marriage certificate of you and Zoe Ellison and telling me you’d been married for four years. They said you had the doctors deceive me, telling me my illness was never cured to keep me beside you."
Timothy Xavier’s face sank to the lowest point, glancing at the shivering Serena Sawyer beside with eyes full of murderous intentions.
Naomi Sawyer continued: "I couldn’t believe it, obviously you treated me so well, how could it be? I wanted to ask you clearly, but they suddenly changed their expressions, claiming my biological mother was still alive and in their hands. If I didn’t follow their words and actions, they would immediately kill my mother."
Timothy Xavier clenched his fists tightly, knuckles turning white, eyes filled with immense rage, glaring at Serena Sawyer, wishing to tear her apart.
Naomi Sawyer sniffled, tears streaming down her cheeks, "I was terrified then, having never met my biological mother, I finally had news of her, how could I let anything happen to her because of me? Serena Sawyer said the only way to let go of my mother was for me to completely leave you, and never appear in front of you again."
Naomi Sawyer spoke while quietly observing Timothy Xavier’s expression, saying: "Actually, by that time, my legs could barely stand. I originally wanted to tell you the good news once I recovered. But Serena Sawyer warned me that if I dared to reveal even a bit, she would harm my mother. I could only endure it, pretending my legs were still immobile and that my illness hadn’t improved."
Timothy Xavier was heartbroken, his eyes reddened.
He thought he had protected Naomi Sawyer well, but little did he know she endured such agony where he couldn’t see.
Naomi Sawyer laughed coldly to herself, but her tone was aggrieved and restrained: "Later one day, Serena Sawyer said if I cooperated in a staged suicide jump, leaving and never coming back, she could replace me to marry you and would spare my mother. I had no choice but to follow her plan step by step."
She deliberately omitted the existence of Ethan Xavier, putting all the blame on Serena Sawyer with a sincerity that left no flaws, making anyone who heard it sympathize with her plight.
When had Serena Sawyer ever been so falsely accused? Before, she had always been the one to smear others, but now it was her turn!
