Chapter 465

Chapter 465:

That afternoon, although Bailee had skipped lunch, Eileen waited until Benjamin had picked up Dalores and brought her to the apartment before going to see her herself.

Dalores, having not seen them for a few days, looked thinner, which somehow made her appear more stunning.

Upon Eileen’s arrival, Dalores was lounging on the sofa, engrossed in a TV show, a platter of fruit arranged before her. Two women, both around forty, lingered nearby, clearly hired to look after her.

“Ms. Curtis,” Dalores called out, giving the two women a subtle nod. They moved a few steps back but kept Dalores within their view.

They could overhear the exchange between Eileen and Dalores.

“This place is quite pleasant, perfect for some relaxation,” Eileen remarked as she settled into a chair.

then bit her lip and sighed. “Yes, it’s lovely, much like a bird in a cage—safe, with all the

already perplexed by Dalores’ summons, and as she listened to Dalores’ disjointed musings, her confusion

Dalores turned and voiced a new desire. “I’m

don’t keep durian here, but we have other fruits,” one of the

furrowed. “Then go out

caregivers clear instructions—to fulfill every one of Dalores’ requests. The caregivers exchanged

offers tales

other fruits,” Dalores instructed the remaining caregiver, sending her off. Now alone with Eileen in the living room, Dalores finally began

text message,” Dalores said,

you escape

all other social media platforms, refusing even to meet with her. Her only option

is an enemy of Julio’s. If I were

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