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.

and

before, and he

the absence of the usual sibling banter in Alyssa's eyes. "But I'm a cop. I have to follow the procedures fairly.

Tristan framed her. Even if she was lying, we have to

gaze, her

lifted his gaze. He didn't want to see the siblings fight. He gently caressed Alyssa's hand to comfort her as he spoke, "This is standard procedure. We understand, Chief Cyrus. You do what

at being

the discomfort. Although she knew Cyrus was right, guilt weighed heavily on her regarding Tristan. She didn't

rarely this tense

overstaying his welcome. So, he said, "I have some things to handle at the station. I will take my leave. Silas, you keep

forward, gripping his waist forcefully. "Don't go, Cyrus. I didn't say

quickly extended his arms to return her hug. His

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