Chapter 938

Chapter 938:

Kelsey gave a small nod before turning her sharp gaze back to Alethea.

“Do you know Carrie?”

Alethea’s expression stiffened immediately. For a fleeting moment, panic flickered in her eyes before she quickly looked down, trying to compose herself.

But it was too late. Kelsey and Jacob had already caught the change in her demeanor. They didn’t need her to answer—they already knew. Kelsey’s voice turned cold.

“Tell me, what happened between you and Carrie?” She leaned in slightly, her gaze pressing down like a weight.

“You’d better tell the truth. No matter what you’ve done, I can still give you a chance. But if I have to find out on my own, I won’t be so forgiving.” Then, her voice dropped, each word deliberate.

“You know, Alethea, I hate liars the most.”

The warning was crystal clear.

had first arrived at the Hinks household from the orphanage, still learning the rules of their

around the soft fabric, knuckles blanching. She lowered her gaze, staring at the diamond-studded heels peeking out from beneath her dress. Her lips parted slightly, as if forming words she didn’t

silence stretched between them before she finally spoke,

in private, so I asked for the

the rest

saying my figure wasn’t as good as hers. I was angry… so

After a beat, she

with tears, her voice

think I’m someone who would lie and slander

struggling to hold back her emotions—playing the part of the

Kelsey hesitated.

Carrie was the kind of person Alethea was describing. Even if the Morrison

resolve, Alethea seized the

the security cameras at

unreadable. She merely responded with

hoped for. Unwilling to

“Dad…” she pleaded softly.

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