“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

reception room, Silas opened

glass of water in hand.



the room

of footsteps, Jackson regained his senses and raised his gaze at Shane. He forced out a smile

don't. It looks horrible.” Shane took a seat on the

the same time, Silas prepared coffee by

exposed his awkward smile,

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

out to him, he, too,

handed Shane

Looking

me out, as I no longer have the desire

seen the light and stopped

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 even think of

suicide alongside Jacqueline. Had he

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