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?"

to appear assertive, her trembling body betrayed her

believe you could escape the

me, I swear. I didn't do anything. Besides, my tattoo is gone. What basis do you have for accusing

just the fact that you were a convict who escaped illegally and attempted murder for a second time.

and she instinctively clung to Timothy's leg. "No, I can't be arrested. Asher is still in Nord City;

pushed Luna away. "Having a mother like you is the

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

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

apprehension. "Timothy, you're deliberately doing this, aren't you?" she

retaliating against you on purpose. After all, Asher is

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

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

commanded, "Take Luna to

catch up to you. I've always known that it's impossible for wealthy individuals like you to truly

had spared some money, Asher and I could have lived well, and none of this would have happened. It's all

Timothy's legs almost buckled

quickly stepped forward to steady him. "Mr. Barrett,

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