Chapter 261



Dean’s initial shock quickly turned into outrage. “Jake! What is this supposed to mean? Have you been anticipating our mom’s death? She’s still alive, despite her critical condition. How can you be so heartless?” Dean’s voice trembled with anger.

Jake’s expression hardened, his eyes glinting with an icy resolve. “What do you want to do? Just start. No need to waste time talking. I’ve been aware of your schemes ever since our mom’s so-called accident. Why put on an act?”

Being exposed, Dean’s frustration boiled over into a defensive fury. “Don’t spout nonsense! Our mom’s accident happened just a few miles from your house. Who would believe you’re not involved? And now, not only are you wishing for her to be gone, but you’re trying to pin her accident on me? You’re the one who should be answering for this, Jake!”

Jake responded with a dismissive sneer, “Only a few miles from my home, you say? Interesting detail there. Didn’t you mention the surveillance cameras were down that day? How then, did you know the exact location?”

Dean was left flustered by Jake’s counter, unable to formulate a response.

Stan sighed, silently scolding Dean as a moron.

Dean hesitated, struggling to find a response. His face flushed with embarrassment as he remained silent.

Observing Dean’s reaction, Stan realized that their schemes were bound to be exposed if things continued this way. Immediately, he winked at Sarah, indicating her to carry out the plan as scheduled.

To Stan’s astonishment, at his signal, Sarah responded by turning her face away, as if she didn’t notice it.

Stan’s expression darkened immediately.

The atmosphere suddenly grew tense, thickening with an unspoken charge.

Melinda broke the silence with a calm voice. “That’s not fair, Jake. Dean has been looking after Shirley at the hospital for the past few days. We all know how much she means to him. Your accusations seem unjust.”

At this, Jake smirked, his gaze locking on Melinda. “I almost forgot you were here, Melinda. But now that you’ve spoken, I have a question for you.”

Jake’s eyes carried a meaningful message.

Melinda’s heart skipped a beat. Her mind raced through her past misdeeds, trying to pinpoint which one Jake had unveiled. Could it be the one concerning Kallie? But how could it be? Jake should hardly be this composed if he found out she had deliberately misled him about the father of Kallie’s unborn child. So, what could it be?

Melinda’s nerves were on edge as she awaited Jake’s next words.

Just then, the doctor hurried over, his face etched with concern. “Is Shirley Reeves’ family present?”

Immediately, everyone turned their anxious eyes toward the doctor.

Dean’s distress, in particular, was palpable as he looked on the verge of tears.

“Doctor, how is my mother? Is she getting better now?” Dean asked urgently.

Jake, however, remained unfazed, his demeanor untouched by the unfolding drama. Dean had never before shown such deep concern for Shirley.

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