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, but

about the car's display, why report every little thing I

was a whirlwind as I watched

Wellness Retreat, fearing any delay might

stopped me at the entrance, demanding

name but not the room

I dared not mention Lord's name for fear of security calling

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

ordinary retreat; I couldn't even get past

the shiny bald head inside one of them the same man who had led the

Dragon's," the bald

guard recognized him and let him through

rare; it

and if he was involved in cornering Ernest, then whatever Ernest had found must also be connected to Lord

What a coincidence!

encounter with the bald man wasn't

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

how distraught she had been

tangled mess. Despite my reluctance to doubt them, a part

reassuring, "Jacqueline, I'm no

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