MISTAKE 192

Chapter 192: Janet meets Stella again.

"When I'm done hunting down the ones responsible," he said, his voice as cold as ice, "TI be coming for you. And your entire family."

With that, James turned and strode out of the rod, leaving behind a terrified Old Madam Jones, her frail body wracked with tremors as she realized the true depths of her betrayal.

As James emerged from the ward, one of his men approached him, a grim expression on his face. "Sir, we've found her," the man said, "We've located Stella."

James felt a surge of both relief and determination. "Then what are we waiting for?" he said, his voice laced with purpose. "Let's bring her home."

The hospital corridors were eerily silent as Janet Grey strode through them, her heels clicking against the linoleum floors. Her eyes were narrowed with purpose as she approached the room where she knew Stella was recovering.

As she neared the door, she was met by a pair of burly guards standing watch. Janet paused, her gaze hardening. "I need to speak with Stella," she demanded, her voice laced with authority.

The guards remained impassive, not budging an inch. "We have orders to keep this room secure," one of them said gruffly. "No one goes in without Stella's permission."

Janet's lips thinned into a tight line. "I am her mother-in-law. You will let me pass," she insisted.

But the guards showed no signs of relenting. "Ma'am, we can't allow that. We need to clear it with Stella first."

Frustration flickered across Janet's face, but she quickly composed herself. Turning on her heel, she pushed open the door and strode into the room, ignoring the guards' protests. Stella looked up, her eyes widening in surprise. "Janet?" she said, her voice laced with ant of

wariness.

Janet's gaze swept over Stella, her expression unreadable. "Hello, Stella," she said coolly. "It's been a long time."

jaw. "Yes, it

daughters a chance to Janet's lips curved into a thin smile. "ve come to offer come back to

hint of disbelief

Stella. This is a generous

everything that's happened.

let out a humorless laugh. "Generous? Your family abandoned us when we needed you most. Why on earth would we

the room. Stella glanced at them, then back at Janet. "If you're done, please leave. I have no desire to be part of your family's affairs anymore." Janet's expression hardened, her jaw set. "You seem

narrowed. "My place?" she scoffed. I'm not the one who betrayed my own daughter. That was your doing,

the mention of Emma, Janet visibly flinched. Stella's suspicions were confirmed - there was

married to Daniel Shaw. Whatever

eyes glinting with barely concealed fury. Without another word, she turned and swept out of the room, her heels clicking sharply

floor.

heavy sigh, her gaze meeting the guards". "Keep a close eye on her," she instructed.

guards nodded, their expressions grim. Stella settled back against the pillows, her mind racing.

hospital, Janet pulled out her phone, her fingers trembling with barely contained rage. "It's

steady beeping of the machines monitoring her vitals. Anya and Emma had left just a short while ago, promising

door bursting open. Stella jolted

trembling with fear. But the intruders said

button, but one of the figures grabbed her arm, yanking her roughly from the bed. "No, let go of me!" she pleaded,

the needle into her arm. A wave of dizziness washed over her, her limbs growing heavy

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effect.

"Please...

her eyelids growing impossibly

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