“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.”

to indicate his agreement to see

at the reception room,

water in hand. With his head lowered, he looked as



the room

regained his senses and raised his gaze at

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

same time, Silas prepared coffee

awkward smile, Jackson lowered his head

is right. I really don't feel like smiling and can't even manage a proper one. I was just doing it out of

him, he, too, knew how hypocritical

Thompson.” Silas handed

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

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

brow. “Have you seen the light and stopped trying to kill

the news about Jacqueline. It was a sudden urge triggered by the shock I felt.

then, he would likely have committed suicide alongside Jacqueline. Had he succeeded,

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