Chapter 220 Alice was startled by Jackâs sudden braking âWhatâs wrong?â
âI was distracted,â Jack said, his mind a blank. Had the Alice found out? He wished the drive were longer. Once Alice got the truth from Laike, things would change irrevocably between them. The drive was smooth; no traffic.
Alice saw the hospital.âYou can go. Iâll take a cab.â
âIâll wait,â Jack said, his gaze intense. He wanted an answer, his answer. Alice got out, but Jack called out,âAlice.â She returned. He seemed hesitant.âWhat?â Jackâs hands were sweaty. He said, âNothingâ
âSpit it out.â
âNo matter what happens, Iâll always be your strongest support.â
Alice smiled faintly.âI know. Iâll text you if anything happens.â She went inside. Jack watched her go, his expression complex. He lit a cigarette, feeling the agonizing wait. This day had finally arrived.
Alice entered Lukeâs room and saw the secretary urging him to eat. Luke was overjoyed. âAlice, you came! Did you eat? I shouldâve sent someone to get you.â
âNo, I decided last minute, Alice said coldly.âI want to know about the accident.â
âMs. Alice, let the boss eat first. His stomach...â
âNo, Iâm not hungry. Donât keep Alice waiting.â Luke interrupted, trying to get out of bed.
Alice noticed his bruised hand.âEat first.â
The secretary was happy.âBoss, Ms. Alice wants you to eat. Give her that much.â
Luke hesitated, then ate. He wiped his eyes. âItâs been a long time since we ate together as a family.â He remembered Alice cooking at their family gatherings, catering to everyoneâs tastes. Since she left, there hadnât been any family gatherings. The Washington villa was empty. The room was silent. The secretary said happily, âThe boss hasnât eaten properly. Only Ms. Alice.
can persuade him.â
âDonât flatter me,â Alice said sharply, sensitive to such comments. The secretary apologized.
After Luke finished eating, the secretary left. Alice spoke. Now, can you tell me?â
âAlice, the investigation is over. If you donât remember, why know? Itâs a burden.â Thatâs why they hadnât told her.
Alice frowned.âIâm an adult now. I have a right to know.â
âFine. Did Caleb say there was someone else in the car? That person is from a powerful Washington family.â
âWho is it?â
Luke shook his head. The road was new. No cameras. It was night. They escaped.â âBut if someone was in the car, they didnât drive, right?â The driver ran the red light. Luke nodded. True. But they ran. That makes me suspect they were the driver. Why else would 677736 they run Alice agreed Why run unless guilty?
Alice frowned âI canât remember. Were you disappointed in me? Mom and Dad forgen my binluday cake. I wanted cake, and they took the new road to save time. Thatâs why the accident happenedâ
âYes, we were disappointed,â Edhan said, entering the room with Caleb and Luke. Lukeâs face changed Iâm glad I came Alice has the nerve to ask?
Elan glared at Alice âCaleb told you something. You think you can atone by finding the culprit? Will that bring Mom and Dad back? Aliceâs eyes welled up Luke stepped in front of Alice Brother, thatâs too harsh. She was a child. Whatâs her fault?*
Caleb added, Alice is rebellious, but we can teach her I canât teach her. Sheâs grown bolder,â Eihan said sarcastically.
Caleb looked at Alice. âYou made a huge mistake. We suffered in silence. Brother came to Washington to find the culprit. What did you do? You almost ruined his company!â Alice wiped away her tears.âI didnât force them to break the law! Itâs not my fault!! âI know Luke and Chloe were wrong. Let Luke apologize. We should work together to find the culprit and avenge Mom and Dad.â
××××ר Alice wouldnât fall for it. them. I canât control the lawsuit.â Alice wouldnât avenge Caleb sighed, looking at Luke.âYou believed Chloeâs bad ideas. You deserve this.â Luke was silent. Ethan said, âBrother, what do you mean? Chloe is young. Her father saved Mom and Dad. She shouldnât go to jail.â
âBrother, youâre obsessed with appearances. Youâve already compensated Chloe. Alice is our sister. Chloe used underhanded tactics. She deserves a lesson.â Caleb had seen the video and knew Chloeâs true nature. If she hadnât saved him, he wouldâve banished her. Ethan frowned.âNo. We decided Luke would take the blame.â
Caleb looked at Luke.âSay something! Your release is almost up!â
Luke looked at Alice. Heâd lost everything and realized his mistakes.
Alice didnât look at him and walked to the door.
Ethan said, âI found a lead on the person who ran away.â
Aliceâs heart sank.âWho?â
âYou can know the lead, but Luke wonât go to jail. Choose.â
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