She knew those pills were dangerous. She wanted to escape with my son.
That’s why Linda created an “accident” to silence her forever.
“Millie? Are you okay?” Vera’s voice pulled me back from my thoughts.
“I’m fine… just remembering some things from the past.” I set down my coffee and took a jewelry box from my bag, pushing it toward her. “Long time no see. This is for you.”
Vera’s eyes lit up and she quickly opened it. Inside was a diamond necklace of considerable value.
“Oh my, Millie, how can I…?” she said politely, but her hands were already taking the necklace out, eager to put it on.
“If you like it, that’s enough,” I said, watching her fake smile with a cold laugh in my heart.
Vera… you better not have been involved. If you were, I would make sure you pay for it twice over.
After leaving the café, I immediately drove to Mr. Sharl’s private clinic.
Arson was sitting quietly in a small play area, stacking blocks. His movements were so slow that he tried several times to place a single block correctly and failed.
Next to him, a smaller child had already built a tall tower.