Chapter 340:

As Elyse learned that Morgan was alright, a lingering worry still clung to her. Gently, she brushed her hand against Morgan’s forehead, finding no trace of fever.

Standing upright, concern etched in her voice, she suggested, “Perhaps we should call a doctor.”

“No need. It’s an old affliction from a fall into a river some time back, and I’ve been struggling with my health since,” Morgan rose slowly, steadying herself with hands on her knees. “I’m feeling better now. Let’s go. I also want to eat cake.”

Reluctantly, Elyse conceded, guiding Morgan towards the table of refreshments.

In a sudden burst of shock and excitement, Tracy exclaimed, “Oh my! Look! Your sister has been arrested! What on earth is happening? It’s quite shocking!”

Elyse, barely settled in her chair, nearly toppled over at the news. With a heavy heart, she inquired, “Is this true?”

“Yes,” Tracy affirmed eagerly, thrusting the phone towards Elyse. “The police have issued a statement with numerous charges, primarily related to drug use.”

After uttering those words, Tracy seemed to snap back to reality and inquired with suspicion, “Have you or your parents noticed any unusual behavior from her lately?”

not sure,” she replied after absorbing the details. Once she finished reading, she handed the phone back

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recalling her last encounter with Mabel in the basement. How long had she been in police custody? Then a memory of Jayden’s cryptic words flickered in Elyse’s mind, stirring a suspicion that perhaps he

tugged at Elyse, an unexpected concern for Jayden surfaced. Would his involvement bring danger upon him from

from rushing to see Jayden, despite her burning curiosity about

sudden realization, Tracy asked, “By the way, do your parents know that Mabel has been

deep breath, Elyse shook her head faintly. “I don’t

station, Mabel stood clad in the stark uniform of the detained, her countenance a turbulent mix of fury and bitterness. She traced her fingers along the cold metal frame of her bed, her voice trembling with sorrow. “Why am I arrested? Do you know who I am? I’m from the Lloyd family, and I’m Jayden Owen’s sister. Are you not afraid

station, her frustration reaching a boiling point. Unable to tolerate it any longer, the policeman lashed out

urgency as she vehemently asserted her connection to Jayden. “I am Jayden Owen’s sister-in-law. His wife is my

to entertain her further. Seeing this, Mabel’s panic surged. She clutched at the iron bars and yelled, “Don’t leave me here! Bring back the phone! I’ll call my sister. She will

relentless cries, Mabel’s pleas echoed unanswered, intensifying her panic with each passing moment. She retreated to her iron bed, sinking onto its unforgiving surface. Seeking solace in a familiar habit, she nervously bit her nails, a futile attempt to quell the rising

her thoughts – falling asleep in the basement only to awaken to the presence of Glenda and Lanny by her side. Glenda had enveloped her in a comforting embrace, tears streaming down her cheeks,

ordeal, she had succumbed to exhaustion, slipping into slumber. Time had eluded

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