Charlotte didn’t respond. Before Miranda could press her again, Jacques cut in, his tone measured. “That’s enough. The treatment’s done, that’s what matters.” He turned to Evander. “There’s something at the office I need to discuss with you privately.”

Evander’s guarded expression softened just a touch. “Alright.”

As Evander and Jacques walked away, Miranda turned her gaze on Charlotte. “If Evander recovers, I’ll allow you two to divorce. He’s my only son, and I can’t bear to see him suffer for anyone’s sake again.”

She smoothed her designer handbag with manicured fingers, then added, “Maybe if you become a mother someday, you’ll understand how it feels.”

Not waiting for a reply, Miranda walked past Charlotte and left without another word.

Charlotte stood there, unmoving, lost in her thoughts.

Judd had just finished settling Hiram in his new hospital room when his phone buzzed twice.

He glanced at the screen–Charlotte had messaged to thank him for arranging Hiram’s transfer.

Judd stared at the message for half a minute, typed out a response, erased it, and finally just sent: [Let’s talk when we’re back in Riverspire.]

“Dr. Carstairs.”

Vera approached him.

He pocketed his phone and nodded. “Are the discharge papers sorted?”

She smiled. “All done.”

“Good.”

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room, the patient stirred at the sound of voices in the hallway, slowly opening his

ceiling. The fear from being pushed into the water was nothing compared to the confusion

words left him with.

And now, his only sister

police found Tricia

that you attempted to harm Mr. Sterling at Summitview Wellness Retreat. Can you tell us where

flickered with panic, but

think you must be mistaken. Miss Winthrop was with

the officers frowned, producing surveillance stills from near the retreat. “Really? Then how do you explain

caught a quick glimpse of Tricia’s

clenched tight as she stood up slowly. “I don’t know who reported this, but I wasn’t at

Retreat.”

Winthrop, lying to police will

Tricia could respond, Zoe interjected calmly, “We have security cameras at

keep watch, while the others followed Zoe’s assistant

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