Chapter 207



Herschel and Jacqueline had always been incredibly kind to me, so much so that I often felt a pang of guilt for receiving their generosity. Now, even Fanny seemed to be harboring similar thoughts...

My heart plummeted as if it was free-falling from the stratosphere, an indescribable panic seizing me.

"I have to get to the bottom of this!"

The more I thought about it, the more determined I became.

For my father's sake, and to clear Herschel's name.

Fanny understood what was on my mind without needing further explanation, offering only, "Remember, whatever happens, I'm here for you."

Her words hinted she might already know more than she let on.

But I couldn't rest until I uncovered the truth myself.

Leaving the ER, I hailed a cab, surprised to see Luke still around. He was on the phone, carrying medicine, muttering, "...yeah, touched the car's display... claimed it was to play music..."

Chills ran down my spine despite the scorching sun overhead.

whom Luke was reporting to,

there was nothing incriminating about the car's display, why report every

a whirlwind as I watched Luke's figure disappear from

to the Evergreen Wellness Retreat, fearing any delay

the retreat's strict security stopped me at the entrance, demanding

but

I dared not mention Lord's name for fear of security calling to verify, blowing my cover

I feigned visiting on behalf of a family member, but was bluntly told that consultations weren't how things worked

I couldn't

my next move, two cars rolled up, windows down, and I immediately recognized the shiny bald head inside one of them

to Mr. Dragon's," the bald man instructed

him and let him

was rare; it

whatever Ernest had found must also be

What a coincidence!

Lord, the encounter

call from Jacqueline, "Felicia, Luke told me you were sick. How are you

been at

Despite my reluctance to doubt them, a part of me couldn't help but feel uneasy.

reassuring, "Jacqueline, I'm no

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