Chapter 1072

Shaun’s hand fell gently over Halsey’s rounded belly. “Our baby hasn’t even had the chance to see this world yet. This can’t be happening! Halsey, wake up!”

The doctor tried to calm him down. “Mr. Lane, please, you need to stay calm. She’s really gone. I understand how you feel, but you have to let her rest in peace.”

Shaun shook his head violently. “No! She would never leave me!”

Sierra stood quietly in the shadows. Ever since Shaun had arrived, she had kept to the dark corner of the hallway, not wanting to draw attention to herself.

She didn’t need to. All she had to do was stand there and watch it all unfold.

Everything was going exactly as planned. The poison had worked. Halsey was dead.

Sierra’s gaze fell on Halsey’s lifeless body lying on the

gurney.

From the moment she was born, Halsey had always been the center of attention–a shining heiress bathed in the glow of every spotlight. She was bright, warm, and loved by everyone.

exactly what Sierra hated most about

to no end and resented everything Halsey had. Maybe, deep down, she had wanted to be like Halsey–to live under the sun, admired and adored. But somewhere along the way, she had turned into

back from. But

out of the way. Her good


triumphant smile curved Sierra’s

the silence. “Doctor, why was Halsey taken into surgery? She was

solemnly,

Poisoned?

the word. She lifted her head slowly. “What do you mean, poisoned? How could

toxin, and we couldn’t save her in time. I recommend testing everything she ate or

voice trembled. “Her food? Before she went into

sharply to look at

her head frantically. “I swear, I made that soup myself! I would never hurt Halsey–she was my best

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cold and firm. “Doctor, take that soup and run a full

I’ll do it

into the hospital room, returning moments later with the container


barked. “I want the results as soon as possible. Bring

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