Chapter 1020: Chapter 1020

“Mr.

Barton, I present you with two options.

The final verdict rests with you,” I uttered dispassionately.

“What choices have I?” Luis inquired.

I retained my composure.

“If you maintain your silence, refraining from uttering senseless things prior to your inevitable fate, I shall permit your daughter to share a few days with you before the impending execution.

Following that, Janiya will be back at the sanatorium for medical care, with Caleb and I shouldering the costs.

”

I added gravely, “Should you persist in your folly and reveal secrets, then upon your demise, Janiya shall face exile.

You are acutely aware of the perils exile entails.

Given her fragile state, exile would be an even crueler fate.

”

Luis clenched his fists, trembling hands and eyes seething with resentment towards me.

But his fury ebbed when his gaze met Janiya, and his anger melted into a mire of sorrow and helplessness.

Finally, Luis agreed.

“Very well, I confess,” he said through gritted teeth as he knelt.

“I did, in fact, manipulate Jackson onto the treacherous path.

My intention was to eliminate the Roz Town residents and seize the Alpha’s mantle!”

The assembly erupted in a cacophony of astonishment.

Luis divulged nothing more.

He closed his eyes, awaiting the inexorable reckoning.

Debra’s POV:

In the end, both Luis and Janiya found themselves incarcerated, awaiting their impending judgment while the rebellion’s fiery spirit was momentarily extinguished.

In this fierce battle, Caleb and I emerged as the victors, with minimal losses, unraveling the enigma that was Luis, the clandestine mastermind, and championing justice for those who had suffered in the foggy forest.

With Luis behind bars, most of the Barton family had been brought to justice by Caleb and Carlos, save for a few elusive individuals.

Yet, these details paled in comparison to the sweet freedom that Bella and Jackson had reclaimed.

They were now free from the shadow of fear, living a life they thought they had Lost.

Three days after Luis’ trial, Bella and Jackson, accompanied by Fiona, made their way to the hospital where Dylan was being cared for.

Fate smiled upon them as Fiona’s room happened to be adjacent to Dylan’s, and all the expenses were generously covered by Caleb.

Filled with gratitude, Bella and Jackson approached Caleb and me.

Bella’s eyes brimmed with tears.

“Debra, we can’t thank you enough!

Without your steadfast support, my husband and I would have been lost.

We owe our freedom and forgiveness to you and Caleb.

”

Jackson’s face wore a sincere contrition, and with a guilt-ridden countenance, he lowered his head to offer an earnest apology.

“I’m truly sorry, Debra.

I deeply regret the hurtful words I spoke to you before.

If there’s anything I can do to make amends, just say the word.

I’ll do whatever I can.

”

I couldn’t bear to hold a grudge, so I shook my head with a warm smile and reassured him, “It’s alright, Jackson.

All is forgiven.

”

In my view, they were victims of circumstance, and as long as they were committed to making amends, I saw no problem.

So, I offered my support.

“Jackson, I can empathize with your situation.

Had the Barton family not exploited Fiona’s illness, you may never have acted as you did.

”