Chapter 1161:

Jeffery’s brow furrowed in deep reflection. “I just don’t understand why Joanne would suddenly turn against Alicia like that. Thank goodness Alicia made it through.”

He turned toward Linsey, his voice growing solemn. “I remember the police arrived in time. Joanne must have been taken into custody, right? I really hope she can come to her senses and stop hurting others. Of course, I’ll be hiring a good lawyer—to make sure Alicia gets the justice she deserves.”

Linsey cast a glance toward Dolores, hesitating for a brief moment before replying with calm resolve, “There’s no need. Joanne is already dead.”

A flicker of shock shadowed Jeffery’s features. “Dead?” he repeated, stunned.

Linsey nodded slowly. “The police feared she’d try to harm Alicia again. They aimed for her wrist to disarm her—but she moved too erratically. The bullet struck her in the chest. She died on the spot.”

A heavy silence fell over the hospital room.

flashing in his eyes. “I understand,” he

to Alicia. “But let’s not tell her. I’m afraid it would only deepen her trauma. She’s already

nodded in agreement. “You’re right. It’s better to spare

soft creak of the

to his bedside, her voice

her,

Alicia still unconscious, Myla lowered her voice

Linsey’s eyes briefly—a silent

Alicia was badly frightened, though. She lost quite a bit of blood. The

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Myla finally relaxed and quietly took a seat at Alicia’s

woman’s pale face, and her heart clenched. “Alicia still looks so pale… The cut must be deep. It must have hurt so much…” Her voice

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