Chapter 228

In the hospital’s rear garden, Evelyn had pulled Haley into a secluded corner.

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Haley noticed the worry etched on her mother’s face and felt a creeping sense of dread. “Mom, what’s going on? Why did you rush here to find me?”

Evelyn’s voice was tense. “Haley, Ethan’s case has already been sentenced. That fake mental illness diagnosis we got from Jinerity has been uncovered by Aaron. He’s clearly out to destroy Ethan.

“Your father says Aaron is moving too fast, and he’s planning to submit the case to the court tomorrow to push it through. If we don’t find a way to stop him, Ethan is finished.”

Haley stood frozen as if struck by lightning.

Her eyes turned red as she looked at her mother, her voice breaking in despair. “Mom, I’ve tried everything I could think of! Alex won’t help, so what else can I do?”

Evelyn’s expression hardened. “Haley, listen to me. Break off your engagement with Mr. Warren. Give him back that necklace; even if you have to deceive him temporarily.

“Once he rescues Ethan, brother”

Ou can

figure out your next steps. You can always find another boyfriend, but you only have one

voice from not

should leave,” Haley

have overheard, but she was certain

taking a long moment to compose herself before stepping out

a colleague a short distance away Haley didn’t dare linger and quickly

narrowed

dropped that very necklace, and the odd behavior of the mother and daughter duo. Ellie’s expression turned thoughtful, her gaze flickering with

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Haley returned, her composure shattered. Kneeling beside Alex’s bed, she clutched his hand, tears streaming down her face. “Alex,

hand, his face unreadable. “This isn’t just a DUI with injuries. Ethan killed someone. How could I

sobbed. “If you want to, you can. I know you can make

Alex remain silent, Haley’s patience snapped entirely. “Alex, are you going to help or not?”

frowned. “It’s impossible.”

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wiped away her tears and slowly stood up.

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