Timothy strode toward Luna, his stare penetrating. "Tell me, what brings you here?"

Nervously, Luna stuttered, "I-I heard Mrs. Barrett Senior had woken up, so I came to check on her."

"Is that so? Are you sure your intention wasn't to disconnect Grandma's ventilator?" Timothy's accusation cut through the air.

"N-No, when I arrived, the ventilator had already been removed by someone else. You have to believe me."

Despite Luna's protests, she couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. Why was Timothy so composed and unaffected by the situation?

As Luna glanced back at the hospital bed, she was stunned to see Laura, who had appeared frail just moments ago, now standing effortlessly, devoid of any hint of frailty. Luna finally grasped the truth-this woman wasn't Laura at all.

It was all a meticulously planned ruse.

The realization hit Luna like a thunderbolt, her gaze fixed on Timothy with disbelief. "So, you knew I was coming to the hospital all along?"

"Obviously," Timothy replied nonchalantly.

"So, you're telling me you orchestrated this entire setup? It seems like you were eagerly waiting for me to take the bait, weren't you?"

efforts to appear assertive, her trembling body betrayed her

honestly believe you could

Besides, my tattoo is gone. What basis do you have for accusing me?" Luna countered, desperation creeping into her

time. Those charges alone are enough to ensure you spend the rest of your life behind bars," Timothy declared

"No, I can't be arrested. Asher

a mother like you is the real tragedy," he said

trust the Shelberts to properly care for Asher? You should bring him back to the Barrett family," Luna pleaded, desperation

see no problem with Asher staying with

Timothy's words, Luna's body trembled with apprehension. "Timothy, you're deliberately doing this, aren't you?" she

After all, Asher is nothing but a

she offered

with defiance as she argued, "Why should I bear all the blame? Wasn't it that old hag who prevented me from returning to the Barrett family in the first place? Asher is also a part of the Barrett family, forced sake. Why shouldn't he be allowed

Timothy firmly commanded, "Take Luna to the police

always known that it's impossible for wealthy individuals like you to truly understand the hardships that us

and I could have lived well,

was escorted away, Timothy's legs almost buckled beneath

stepped forward to

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