Chapter 1073:

The thought hit hard. Doubt wrapped around Sadie’s chest, tightening. She took a deep breath, trying to stay steady. Her fingers trembled as she dialed a number. “Samuel, I need you to look into two things—quietly. First, investigate everything about Sharon’s disappearance and her murder. I want the full picture. Second, track Patrick’s movements—from when he left the hospital until he came back.”

There was a pause on the other end before Samuel spoke. “Ms. Hudson, may I ask why?”

Hadn’t Patrick been helping to find Sharon?

Why would Sadie want to investigate him?

Sadie didn’t explain. “Just do as I said. Keep it discreet. No one can find out.”

“Understood, Ms. Hudson.” Though still unsure, Samuel didn’t hesitate.

Sadie ended the call and lowered the phone.

curled

her stomach—flat, quiet, and carrying a life that belonged to both

of her child. Something about Sharon’s death didn’t sit

he reacted—it

the cold wall. His head tilted back slightly; his eyes were bloodshot.

her carry the weight of Sharon’s death. It felt like a dull blade carving deeper with every

he had no other

stories on

was more dangerous than

to protect her

that

the hospital morgue.

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