A dying wretch...

Jacqueline reckoned even the bodyguards knew what her fate was.

Meanwhile, Shane immediately headed to the study upon arriving at Thompson villa. Silas followed behind as they had some matters to discuss.

Natalie had worry written all over her face as she lifted her head and averted her gaze upstairs.

Hopefully, Shane can pull himself together.

Of course, while worrying for Shane, she felt a suffocating lump of air within her.

The amount of information Jacqueline had revealed was too much to digest in such a short time. That was why she could not regain her composure even till now.

All this while, Natalie thought the one who kidnapped Connor and caused him to get into a car accident was Jacqueline.

Similarly, she thought the woman was also responsible for landing Stanley in a car accident.

To her surprise, Jacqueline told her the culprit behind everything was Stanley.

Even the fire incident at the textile mill had something to do with him.

While she was still in shock by the sudden revelation, puzzlement stung her, too.

Stanley do that? He's Connor's godfather! He has treated Connor and Sharon so well all along. The two of them also see him as their father. Why did he do that? And what about his car accident?

wearily

have to find Stanley and clarify everything

thought, she immediately fished out

voice sounded from the other end of the call. “Sorry. The number you're calling is currently unavailable. Please

is his phone

her

he busy performing surgery,

deep in

she realized it

on the green

I've something to tell you.” Joyce's raspy voice

“What happened, Joyce? You sound weak.

sounded, Natalie sensed something

something that she could not piece together, and neither could she

a little. It's just a mild cold.” As Joyce answered,

Did you get

Nat. I'm old enough to know what to do. There's nothing

and instead full

had happened to her, but before she tried to probe, Joyce's voice reached her

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