“In that case, I know nothing more. Madam, why don't you visit Ms. Rivers and ask her in person?” Mrs. Wilson suggested.

Natalie nodded. “That works too. I'll do it the day after. Since it's the weekend, I can use the opportunity to visit Joyce's parents too. All right then, Mrs. Wilson. I'm done with the food and will be heading to the office.”

“Go ahead. Be careful out there,” Mrs. Wilson reminded.

Natalie nodded with a smile. “I will. Don't worry. Bye.”

After waving her hand, she left Thompson villa.

Meanwhile, at Thompson Group, Shane had just finished his meeting. When he came out of the conference room, Silas approached him with a complicated look. “Mr. Thompson, Dr. Baker is here.”

Shane stopped in his tracks. “Jackson? Wasn't he locked up at home? How did he get out?”

“I have no idea, but he has probably seen the light. That's why he was let out. Initially, I, too, assumed that he had escaped. Therefore, when I contacted Prof. Baker, he told me that he had let Jackson out,” Silas explained.

Shane nodded in acknowledgment. “Where is he now?”

“In the reception room, waiting for you.”

go.” Shane nodded to indicate his

reception

in hand. With his head



strode into the room

at Shane. He forced out a smile on that babyface of his.

don't feel like smiling, just don't. It looks horrible.” Shane took a

Silas prepared coffee by

exposed his awkward smile, Jackson lowered his head in embarrassment.

right. I really don't feel like smiling and can't even manage a proper one. I

to him, he, too, knew how

Thompson.” Silas handed

table instead of drinking. Looking at Jackson, he plainly remarked, “Tell me.

cup in his hands. “My dad let me out, as I no longer have the desire to

you seen the light and

was a sudden urge triggered by the shock I felt. However, after I managed to calm

Shane hadn't stopped him then, he would likely have committed suicide

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