“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.”

let's go.” Shane nodded to indicate

reception room,

sofa with a glass of water in hand. With his head lowered, he looked as



strode into the room with a

his gaze at Shane. He

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

Silas prepared coffee by the

scathing words exposed his awkward smile, Jackson lowered his head in

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

it out to him, he, too, knew

Thompson.” Silas handed

Shane put it on the table instead of drinking. Looking at Jackson, he plainly remarked, “Tell me. How

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

“Have you seen the light and stopped trying

the news about Jacqueline. It was a sudden urge triggered by the shock I felt. However, after I managed to calm down, I realized how ridiculous it was to

him then, he would likely have committed suicide

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