A Naive Bride for the Sophisticated CEO

Chapter 61: You’re a psychopath

“Hudson, what is wrong with you? Why do you keep doing things that make me regret you were ever born?!” Freddie smacked as Hudson tried to stand up.

He wiped his bloody mouth with the back of his hand and lifted his face to look at Freddie.

“Can we just stop pretending that you are always the good guy for a second? You think I didn’t know?! All these years, I have known you are not the man people think you are!” Hudson responded in a loud voice.

“What the hell are you talking about?”

“You think I’m stupid? You think I didn’t know you killed your brother? You think I didn’t know you once tried to rape his wife even when mom was still with us!”

“Shut up, Hudson!!”

“Why? You’re surprised I know all your secrets and how filthy you are? I got that stupid attitude from you, but you are always scolding me. Why?”

Freddie’s eyes heated up and watered as he listened to Hudson speak. He clenched his jaws and lowered his head.

“Why are you crying? Did you think no one would ever find out that you are the real monster?!”

“Enough! Yes, I have made mistakes when I was younger! Mistakes I’d forever regret. But I don’t want you to make these same mistakes! That’s why I’m doing this!”

Hudson scoffed and shook his head. “I choose to live my life the way I want it. I don’t care what you think about it.”

“Really? You think Amelia won’t take action for what you just did to her?!”

“Ah. Ah. Ahh… What can she do? She is always going to be a scared puppy. There’s nothing she can do.” He said boldly and turned to leave.

“You are highly mistaken! The Amelia you used to know isn’t the Amelia you messed with today. Don’t be surprised when you are thrown in jail for this.”

“I won’t be surprised, but you know the most exciting part of it? I would have a partner there, and that partner would be you! If I’m going to jail, you’re definitely coming with me, because I’ll tell everyone what you’ve done! You better do something about that.”

Hudson turned to leave and ran up the stairs. “And where the f**k is my sister??! I haven’t seen her since I arrived!” He added.

“Hudson!!!” Freddie called, but he was long gone. He punched the air aggressively and grabbed his head.

“F**k.” He muttered.

‘I need to apologize to Amelia before she tries to do anything about this.’

He pulled out his car keys from his pocket and headed out of the house again.

***

Amelia got rid of her torn clothes and found a casual dress to put on. James sat on the bed and watched her throughout the entire time.

Amelia looked at him again and saw he was still staring at her. “Why are you staring?” She asked, divulging a smile.

“Can’t I stare at my stunning wife again?” He responded, and she chuckled.

She walked to where he sat and sat on his lap. “Of course you can, but I know this isn’t just an ordinary stare. You have something going on in your mind. Talk to me.”

James heaved a sigh and shook his head. “No, it’s nothing.”

“C’mon, James. I know when there’s nothing. There’s definitely something. Talk to me. Please.”

“I’m just worried, okay? What if I didn’t get to the house on time? What if he succeeded? Look at how red your skin is? What if he hurt you and the baby? I’d never forgive myself for not going there with you.”

Amelia exhaled and shook her head. “But nothing happened, James. I’m fine, and our baby is fine too. You came at the perfect time. I knew you’d save me.”

James looked at her face and then at her belly. He placed his palm on her belly and looked at her face again. He rubbed the bulge slowly and carefully.

“Are you sure you feel fine? We should go to the hospital, or call the doctor to confirm that everything is fine.”

“No, James. Trust me, nothing is wrong with me. I’m not that weak. He didn’t hit me in the belly. Our baby is doing just fine.” She assured him with a hearty smile.

“He is going to pay for this.”

“Definitely. He once tried to do this to me but Uncle Freddie stopped him right in time, the same way you did today.”

“So this has happened before? Why didn’t you tell me?”

“I didn’t want to bother you with my past, James. I never knew this was going to ever happen again. It’s not a memory I would want to share.”

James nodded and lowered his head. “I’m sorry. If I knew he once did this, I would have killed him at that spot.”

“I wouldn’t let you have his blood on your hands. He should be brought to justice the right way. We’ll tell the police about this and they’ll put him behind bars.”

“I’ll call my lawyer too. I’d be here to support you.” He responded and kissed her cheek briskly.

“Grrrrrr… grrrr.” The doorbell sounded all of a sudden, and they both exchanged looks.

“I’ll get it.” Amelia said, standing up from his legs.

“No, I’ll get it. You should rest.” He made her sit and he hurried to the living room. He checked through the peephole and saw it was Freddie.

He was reluctant to open the door and didn’t even notice that Amelia was behind him.

“Who is it?” She asked, and he stepped aside so she could check. She peeped out of the hole and stared at him for a few seconds.

“We don’t have to open if you don’t want to.” James uttered, and she shook her head.

She reached for the door knob and opened the door. As soon as she opened it, she walked to the couch.

Freddie walked in and looked to his side to see James, glaring at him. He ignored him and walked up to Amelia.

“Amelia, I apologize for Hudson’s behavior. I must say that he isn’t mentally okay.”

Amelia shrugged and looked at him. “I don’t want to talk about Hudson because there’s nothing to talk about, and there’s nothing you can do or say that can change my mind.”

Freddie sighed and bounced his head. “I’m here now. Ask me whatever you want to know about my brother and his wife.” He answered.

James moved closer to them and sat close to Amelia. He went ahead to hold her hand as he knew she would definitely need him as an emotional support.

“Tell me why you killed your brother and his wife.”

“I had to kill them because they refused to give you up to your parents when they asked to take you back.”

Amelia gulped hard and lowered her head. “Why did they want me back? Didn’t they agree that each couple should keep one child to themselves?”

“Yes, they did, but your mother, Penelope, couldn't take it after a year. She wanted her two daughters to herself.” Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.

“But they agreed. Why would she go back on her words?!” Amelia’s voice was loud and filled with rage.

“I don’t know, Amelia. But she did go back to Clara and Stanley. She tried renegotiating with them. She offered them money to give you up but they refused. They said you weren’t worth their money. They loved you so much and wouldn’t bulge.”

Amelia tightened her grip on James’ hand and began to sob. Steady stream of tears rolled down her cheeks, and she was shivering as she sobbed.

“Continue.” She mumbled.

“There was a signed contract, so Penelope and Hopper couldn’t take legal actions to claim you. After four years from this time, Penelope became very sick and grew worse everyday. She wanted you back at all costs. Hopper contacted me and asked for my help to get rid of them once and for all…”

“And you did that?!! He was your brother!” Amelia smacked and sprang to her feet.

“Amelia.” James called softly, holding her back with her hand.

“He wasn’t my brother! I never saw him as a brother!” Freddie yelled back in a shivering tone.

“What do you mean?” James asked.

“Stanley has always been after everything I like. Right from when we were little, he always had the spotlight, he was always the best! Our parents didn’t even have time for me because it was always Stanley! Stanley here, Stanley there! It didn’t get to me so much until he took the most precious person from me, Clara.”

“What?” Amelia muttered.

“Yes, Clara! I was in love with Clara, everything was going fine between us until Stanley showed up again and made her fall in love with him! They got married and she never looked at me the same way again. I was so furious and wanted to get back at him for being so bad to me.”

“Them not having the ability to bear a child wasn’t enough punishment for them?! Why did you have to kill them?!!! Did you feel any better after that?!” Amelia yelled.

“Yes! I felt better! For once in my life, I got what I always wanted!”

“Gosh, you’re a Psychopath!” Amelia yelled in tears.

“I don’t deny that fact. What else do you want to know?” He asked coldly, cleaning his eyes.

“Go away!” Amelia yelled and ran out of the living room, weeping profusely.

James clenched his jaws and looked at Freddie, whose head was bowed.

“Why didn’t they take her back after they were killed then? Why did they leave her with you all these years?”

“Because they found out Elena wasn’t ready to have a sister. They preferred she stayed with me than with them.”

After he finished talking, he stood up and adjusted his suit. “I have overstayed my welcome here. I have to leave now.”

“Mr. Freddie.” James called and also stood up. Freddie stopped walking and turned to looked at him over his shoulders.

“Don’t be too relaxed. You’re going to suffer for this.” He asserted.

“I’m ready to pay for my consequences.” He responded and walked out of the house.

James looked at his phone in this hand and stopped the voice recording.