Chapter 727 Agnes was utterly bewildered.
She picked up her smartphone to check the time, only to find several missed calls from Jared.
It was already 3 AM.
What on earth could Jared be calling about at this hour?
Still halfâasleep, Agnes slid off her bed and dialed his number.
As she reached the door, the call connected.
âHello?â she murmured, opening the door as she did.
To her shock, Jared was standing right outside, phone in hand.
Any trace of sleepiness was instantly banished from Agnes.
âWhat are you doing here?â she asked, incredulous Jared simply stepped inside, announcing. 1 was worried youâd run off. so I thought Iâd come keep an eye on you.â
Agnes rolled her eyes, closing the door behind him âAnd where exactly do you think I could run off to?â
Jared turned around and pulled her close, wrapping his arms around her waist. âI missed you.â
Agnes was speechless. âWe havenât even been apart for a full day!â
Jared leaned in, his lips brushing her hair. His voice was a drowsy murmur. âIs that so? Felt like forever to me.â
Agnes regretted letting him in She was exhausted, and now she felt like she was about to collapse.
Eventually, she fell asleep, vaguely aware of Jaredâs soft kisses on her cheeks throughout the night.
She didnât wake up until 8 AM, at which point she realized with a start, âOh no.â
Jared was still lying next to her, his arms still wrapped around her waist.
Awoken by the commotion, he grumbled like a petulant child. âCanât we sleep in a bit longer? Why get up so early?â
Agnes replied, âTodayâs the second trial for Laura.â
Jared quickly got out of bed, and they both headed to the courthouse.
New evidence had been presented in Lauraâs case.
It was related to Hammerâs attempted murder.
Agnes was shocked when Laura confessed in court She was sentenced to 18 years in prison.
Hammer, on the other hand, was sentenced to 8 years for attempted murder.
Agnes sat in the front row of the audience, close enough to see Lauraâs expression clearly.
However, Laura remained expressionless throughout, appearing completely desolate Agnes knew the truth Laura wasnât foolish enough to incite Hammerâs murder it was all Beatriceâs doing Laura, who had always been clever, had been undone by her own daughterâs recklessness And she had taken the blame for everything Beatrice had done if there was any shred of humanity left in her, it was her maternal love for Beatrice As Laura was led away, she seemed to glance in Agnes direction There wasnât a hint of hope in her eyes, only despair Agnes felt that this was karma When they left the courthouse, Agnes felt a strange mix of relief, sadness, and happiness It was as if a heavy weight she had carned for years had suddenly been lifted Jared put his arm around her shoulders âI canât Leave we were separated for four years because of that wicked woman.
Eighteen years arenât enough to quell the anger in my heartâ
Agnes asked, âDid you make her take the fall for Beatrice?â
Jared glanced at Agnes âYour parentsâ lives canât be redeemed by just eight years. Once Laure is out in 18 years, she will be a helpless old woman, lost and alone Nothing could be more frightening Agnes, weâve finally avenged your parents. I hope they can finally rest in peace.â