Chapter 297

As soon as those words were spoken, everyone in the room froze.

Ben's expression darkened as he said, "We're all family here, Joshua. What are you implying? Are you suggesting one of us might have spilled the beans to outsiders, putting you in danger?"

Grandma Emily joined in, "Exactly, Joshua. Before you left, you made it clear we shouldn't contact the police. Even at my age, I haven't forgotten that. We would never report anything, especially with your life on the line. We wouldn't dream of leaking information."

Javier chimed in, "I can vouch for Linda and myself—we didn't let anything slip. Allie's still in their clutches, and if anything leaked, both of you would be in serious danger. We wouldn't dare take that risk. Even when Lizzy vanished not long after you left, we stuck to your strict orders not to involve the police."

Haley dismissed Joshua's accusation, "This has to be a misunderstanding."

Lillian suggested, "Yeah, there must be some mistake. Maybe one of Allison's friends or coworkers accidentally blabbed, and someone with bad intentions overheard and reported it."

Before Joshua could reply, Allison let out a sudden laugh.

"Lillian, it was Zach who called the cops. Did you tip him

are you

cut her off

Javier and the Fisher

of hurt, "Allison, I

"Grandma, you

.n

Where are your manners? Is this how you were raised? Resorting to violence at the drop of a hat? You call yourself a sophisticated

of the Fisher family. Allison slapping Lillian in their presence felt like a slap

going too far. Whatever the

down..." Haley

family, Joshua's first instinct was to step forward and shield

Lillian's skills, she was no match

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