Chapter 471

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It was late at night when Edgar returned to the hospital room after sending Declan away. Shelia was lying on the bed, with her eyes closed. Her face was an unsettling shade of pale.

“Stop pretending to be asleep,” Edgar said, grabbing her arm.

Shelia gasped in pain, her eyes flying open. “I–I did what you said. Please, spare me.”

Edgar’s eyes were cold and unforgiving. “You fool. You ruined my plan. How dare you ask me to spare you?”

she recoiled, her face contorting with pain and fear. “What are you

think Debra is as stupid as you? She had already planned for this. Now everyone knows you tried to frame her and ended up killing your own child. Declan is utterly disappointed in you, and Melody would love to see you dead. Debra will come after you too. You’ve offended so many people.

grabbed his arm desperately. “No,

showed no hint of pity. He pinched Shelia’s chin and growled, “You might as well beg Juan. Don’t think

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widened in shock and fear. She had only hoped to use the child to gain a little sympathy from Juan, but she hadn’t expected Debra to be one step ahead, exposing her scheme on the spot.

couldn’t let

do that. You threatened me,”

Edgar’s arm, crying out,

to the door as Juan stepped into view. He

there, he said, “Since Mr. Nichols is here,

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