Chapter 471

It was late at night when Edgar returned to the hospital room after sending Declan away.

Shelia was lying on the bed, with her eyes closed. Her face was an unsettling shade of pale.

"Stop pretending to be asleep," Edgar said, grabbing her arm.

Shelia gasped in pain, her eyes flying open. "I-I did what you said. Please, spare me."

Edgar's eyes were cold and unforgiving. "You fool. You ruined my plan. How dare you ask me to spare you?"

He released Shelia's arm, and she recoiled, her face contorting with pain and fear. "What are you talking about? My child is gone. Debra pushed me down the stairs. Everyone saw it."

Edgar scoffed, "You're so clueless. Do you think Debra is as stupid as you? She had already planned for this. Now everyone knows you tried to frame her and ended up killing your own child. Declan is utterly disappointed in you, and Melody would love to see you dead. Debra will come after you too. You've offended so many people. Even if I spare you, they will not."

Shelia