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?"

her trembling body betrayed

you honestly believe you could escape the consequences of your actions after all this

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

escaped illegally and attempted murder for a second time.

body went numb with shock, and she instinctively clung to Timothy's leg. "No, I can't be arrested. Asher is

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

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

as he remarked, "I see no problem with Asher staying with

trembled with apprehension. "Timothy, you're deliberately

on purpose. After all, Asher is nothing

bodyguards swiftly subdued her. However, she offered no resistance this time,

that old hag who prevented me from returning to the Barrett family in the first place? Asher is

Timothy firmly commanded, "Take Luna

I've always known that it's impossible for

I could have lived well, and none of this would have

Timothy's

forward to steady him. "Mr. Barrett, are

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