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."

"Yes,

to offer come back to the family," she said, her tone suggesting it was more of a demand than an

brow furrowed. "Come back to the family?" she repeated, a hint of disbelief in her voice. "After all these years? After what your

narrowed. "Don't be ungrateful, Stella. This is a

everything that's happened.

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

have no desire to be part of your

scoffed. I'm not the one

Janet visibly flinched. Stella's suspicions were confirmed - there was more to this

to Daniel Shaw. Whatever

her eyes glinting with barely concealed fury. Without another word, she

floor.

heavy sigh, her gaze meeting the guards". "Keep a close eye on her," she instructed. "I have a feeling this isn't

against the pillows, her mind racing. Whatever was happening,

trembling with barely contained rage. "It's time," she hissed

in her hospital bed, the only sounds the steady beeping of the machines monitoring her vitals. Anya and Emma had left

of the door bursting open. Stella jolted upright, her heart pounding, as a group of masked figures swarmed

with fear. But the

but one of the figures grabbed her arm, yanking her roughly from the bed. "No, let go of

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

192: Janet

effect.

"Please...

eyelids growing impossibly

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