Jasper gently caressed Alyssa's waist with his strong arm, smiling at her tenderly.

Silas and Cyrus were both busy men, rarely appearing at the same time. The fact that they were together now hinted at something unusual.

Cyrus burped before putting on a serious expression. "Sophia's urine test this afternoon confirmed drug use. It's important to note that drug use and drug abuse are two different things.

"However, she denied it and claimed she thought her jabs were for cosmetic purposes. Tristan McAlister, her cosmetic doctor, prescribed them to her. She insists she had no clue and is being framed."

Alyssa was stunned.

Tristan was the one who prescribed the medication to Sophia. He was well-versed in pharmacology, so she had never asked him about it and let him handle it.

Alyssa never fathomed he would supply Sophia with illegal drugs in such large doses. He was practically aiming to take her life away.

nothing to do with Tristan. Sophia must be panicking and trying to shift blame onto him as her scapegoat."

Tristan. Dad sponsored him before, and he

"But I'm a cop. I have to follow

she was lying, we have to adhere to

gaze, her silence speaking of her

didn't want to see the siblings fight. He gently caressed Alyssa's hand to comfort her as he spoke, "This

was flattered at being

couldn't shake off the discomfort. Although she knew Cyrus was right, guilt weighed heavily on

atmosphere was rarely this tense when

didn't want to bother his sister any longer by overstaying his welcome. So, he said, "I have some things to handle at the station. I will take my leave.

his waist forcefully. "Don't go, Cyrus. I didn't say you had to

to return her hug. His eyes were

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