Chapter 85 Jason slammed his eyes shut. If all the evidence pointed to her, he couldnât keep her around any longer. Sheâd been a danger to his grandmother and his child, and she could have hurt them at any time. After a mental battle, he gritted out, âif she did it, the Wilsons deserve an explanation.â He didnât say prison, but the implication hung heavy.
Camila smirked and ordered a guard, âTake her outside. Make her kneel until the test results come in.â
Kneel outside? Jason glanced out the window. It was a boneâchilling winter rain, miserable to be stuck in. âWe canât punish her until we have all the facts.â
Camila couldnât stand her son getting attached. The more he defended Sophia, the more she had to pull stunts like this. âResults or not, remember the lake incident? Theyâd be fish food if it werenât for pure luck. I let her off with kneeling then, Jason. Think about Alison before you jump to protect her.â
Knowing arguments fueled the fire, Jason stayed silent and finally sighed, âFine.â Relief washed over Camila. She feared Jason had developed feelings after four years. Thankfully, he was still the stoic leader, unfazed by women. As long as he wasnât on Sophiaâs side, she could finally use Alisonâs coma to banish the ânuisanceâ for good. âWhat are you waiting for? Get her out there!â
The guards grabbed Sophiaâs arm, dragging her outside. Her gaze followed Jasonâs retreating figure, burning with hatred. A sharp pain that through her, making her teeth grind together. Fresh blood trickled down her chin. Seeing this, Camila viciously pinched Sophiaâs arm. âYour manâs gone, and youâre still playing the victim? Be smart, leave the Wilsons. Make way for Ada.
Otherwise, donât blame me for messing up that pretty face of yours. It attracts too much trouble.â Sophiaâs beauty was a constant annoyance, a magnet for problems in her eyes. Without Alisonâs shield, Camila could finally deal with her.
Meanwhile, in the doctorâs office.
Aaron shoved a pharmacist into the doctorâs office. âMr. Wilson, this guy handles Mrs. Wilsonâs meds. Besides a couple of bigwigs, heâs the only one who knows the specifics.â Jason stood by the window, a dark cloud hanging over him.
The winter rain wasnât heavy, but each drop felt like a tiny ice pick. Even with central heating, a boneâdeep chill permeated him. The lone figure huddled outside blurred with the rain, slowly fading away. âIs this the end?â The thought of a life without her constricted his chest, âMr. Wilson? Mr. Wilson?â Aaronâs voice broke through Jasonâs daze. He whirled around, his voice a low growl, âAnyone asking about Alisonâs meds lately?â The pharmacist, practically trembling out of his shoes, met Jasonâs icy stare. Alisonâs critical condition and potential medication leak were clear. As the pharmacist, he was a prime suspect.
âMr. Wilson, I swear, I didnât leak anything!â
A cold fury settled on Jasonâs face, hardening his features into an unrecognizable mask. âDid someone ask about the formula?â His voice, usually smooth and charming, now had a steely edge that sent shivers down the pharmacistâs spine. The man, utterly terrified, crumpled to his knees, his face pale as a ghost. âYâyes, sir,â he stammered, âsomeone did.â
âWho the hell is that?â