Chapter 1257:

Laney countered, her voice tight with restraint, “She invaded my privacy and orchestrated a cyberbullying campaign against me. Are those actions somehow justified?”

“Who fed you that story?”

Just as Juliet seemed ready to lunge forward, Cliff’s steady voice cut through the tension.

“Juliet, contain yourself.”

Though her eyes burned with fury, Juliet recalled her earlier exchange with Cliff. Swallowing her rage, she stormed into Kira’s hospital room, the door slamming behind her with a thunderous bang.

Out of sight, but the tension remained palpable.

spot, her fists clenched so tightly that her knuckles had gone white, each breath coming in measured counts. Cliff moved toward Laney, his demeanor even more glacial than before—whether from irritation or viewing her as a nuisance remained

I’ve managed to contain the situation. You’re in a precarious position now. When you

met his gaze

did you resolve

with images of her leaning against Merrick. She seemed

struck a deal with the Foster family to keep

Laney’s voice was hoarse.

her! She came to my place intent

been skilled at confrontation. Her body betrayed her

cut deep. She was the victim, yet everyone stood against her, even Cliff, whom she’d trusted above all others, now casting blame her way. Disappointment pooled in her eyes as she faced

it’s Kira who lies in that hospital bed. You claim

her throat. Through clenched teeth, she pressed, “Did you investigate? Did you find no evidence,

a tight line,

doesn’t revolve around you. The Hopkins family has been dragged into this mess.

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