Undercover Vengeance and Hidden Lies

part 40

*Next day*
*At Miller's Mansion*

As the car pulled up to Miller's Mansion, Kate glanced at Matthew, her expression a mixture of anticipation and sadness.

Kate: Matthew, I need to see Aunt alone. Can you please wait here?

Matthew's concern was evident as he hesitated.

Matthew: Are you sure you want to do this alone? I’m worried about you.

Kate gave him a reassuring smile, her eyes shining with determination.

Kate: It’s better if I go in alone. My father and Olivia will not be home at this hour, so it should be safe. I just need a moment with my aunt.

Matthew reluctantly agreed, though his eyes betrayed his worry.

Matthew: Alright, but if anything happens, call me immediately.

Kate nodded and exited the car, walking up to the grand entrance of her family’s mansion. She took a deep breath before ringing the doorbell. Moments later, the door swung open to reveal her Aunt Harper.

Harper: Kate! Oh, my dear, it’s so good to see you!

Kate hugged her aunt tightly, her voice breaking with emotion.

Kate: Aunt, I missed you so much.

Harper hugged her back, her voice trembling with relief.

Harper: I missed you too, Kate. I can’t believe you’re here.

They entered the living room, where Kate settled on the couch with Harper. They exchanged small talk before Kate decided it was time to explain everything that had happened.

Kate: Auntie, there’s so much I need to tell you. I was kidnapped by Matthew, who goes by Phantom in public. He’s seeking revenge on father for what he did to his family.

Harper’s face turned pale, her hand covering her mouth in shock.

Harper: Oh my God. What did he do?

Kate took a deep breath, her voice steadying.

Kate: Matthew’s family was destroyed by father. He molested Matthew’s mother in front of him and killed his parents. Matthew has been waiting for a chance to make him pay.

Harper’s eyes filled with tears, her face reflecting horror and sympathy.

Harper: That’s... that’s horrific. I had no idea it was so terrible.

Kate nodded, her gaze pleading.

Kate: Matthew also knows about Olivia. He knows everything. And despite everything, we’ve grown close. We care deeply about each other now. I mean we love each other  *she said being flustered*

Harper’s expression softened, though she remained deeply troubled.

Harper: I see. And how are you handling all of this?

Kate’s tears began to fall as she shifted the topic.

Kate: Auntie, you look... you look so weak. I heard my father tortured you. Is it true?

Harper’s gaze fell to the floor, her voice barely above a whisper.

Harper: Yes, it’s true. He molested me in front of everyone, thinking I kept you hidden.

Kate’s heart broke at the revelation. She reached out, taking Harper’s hands in hers.

Kate: I’m so sorry, Auntie. I didn’t know it was this bad.

Harper’s tears began to flow freely, her voice trembling.

Harper: You didn’t need to know, dear. I thought to keep it a secret from you, i thought you would hate me after knowing what happened, But I can't keep you in dark either.