A wave of panic swept over her.
Hastily, she retrieved a bottle of anti-depressants from her bag and swallowed two pills to stabilize herself.
Once calmer, she picked up her phone and texted her doctor.
âDoctor Huntley, I almost caused my daughter-in-law to lose her baby.
â
After a brief wait, the doctor replied, âWhat did you do?â
âI added something to her soup.
â
âWas the baby harmed?â
âNo, fortunately, she didnât consume the soup and the baby is safe.
â
She added with growing concern, âDoc, I think my depression is worsening.
â
After a moment, the doctor replied, âYou can continue with psychological guidance tomorrow.
â
Considering that Brian was taking her back to Wragos, Noemi responded, âIâm sorry, I canât make it tomorrow.
My son is taking me back to Wragos and insists I consult a new therapist there.
â
Setting her phone aside, Noemi tried to settle her thoughts.
Soon, her phone rang again.
It was her doctor calling.
âDoctor Huntley,â she answered.
âMrs.
Hughes, we needâ¦â
Meanwhile, at the Moreno family villa, Lyndon had finished packing his belongings and was leaving.
On his way out, his phone rang-it was Sheldon calling.
Hearing the boyâs voice softened the tense Lines around Lyndonâs eyes.
âSheldon,â he greeted.
âDad, come back right now! Thereâs a dead mouse!â
Sheldonâs voice quivered with fear.
Lyndonâs expression turned stern.
âCalm down and explain what happened.
â
âSomeone sent a parcel, and there was a bloody mouse inside it.
Tilda saw it and has been sick ever since!â
Sheldon recounted the disturbing event.