A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 1088

Keith growled with rising indignation then, "He probably wasn't working alone, no-he must be working with the Cranstons. Lucas would never have infiltrated the study if Sean did not lure us out of the manor. And who else could dare set fire to our home, let alone have the balls to do it?!"

"We fell for their ploy?! We were this close to greatness... but they turned the tables on us?!" Jean cried, her body shaking with rage right then.

' Mom, it's not the time for regrets. We have to go-the fire is getting worse."

'If we do, we'd be letting the Cranstons in to get the document and destroy us!" Jean snapped viciously.

Though Keith was speechless, anyone could tell that the fire was to cause confusion while the Cranstons sneaked in to take the document.

'No, I'll stay," Jean growled resolutely. 'I shall see who would have the spine to barge into my house!"

'But it's really dangerous, Mom. If we can't stop the fire-"

"Go!" Jean said, making up her mind right there and then. "I’ve lived long enough. The family is in your hands from now on!"

' Mom!" Keith cried in agitation, but it was obvious that his mother was ready to die and take the Cranstons down with her.

myself how far the Cranstons can go!” Jean snapped stubbornly. "Take the others and run when you have to, Keith. You

run and leave you behind..."

"Keith is right, Mom! If we have

leave you, Grandma.

long enough for a person my age. You're still young, and the rest of the family legacy is up to you. All I hope is for everyone to support and love each other, and work together to

"Mom!"

"Grandma!"

I've made up my mind," Jean said

certainly had more to say, but Jean told her, "You're the eldest, Keith. The fate of the family rests on your shoulders. It's your duty now-make sure everyone gets

the fire. Also, the firemen just called, saying that they can't make it in time due

way they want now

mind right then. 'Keith, go. Take

Everyone remained hesitant.

'Mom."

"Grandma."

’Ma'am."

she said determinedly. "I won't have the family