Dahlia was clearly frustrated as she saw the police preparing to leave without taking any action. "You're just going to leave without finding out what happened? Without arresting anyone?""We understand you're upset and want justice. But we can't arrest someone based on a hunch. Rest assured, we'll keep investigating, and we'll let you know if there are any updates," one of the officers said.Dahlia was having none of it. "You people are useless!"The cops' faces tightened. "Please watch what you're saying."Dahlia shot one last glare at Stella before storming out of the room.Stella stepped forward. "I apologize for my mother-in-law. She's just really worried. I'll walk you out."The cops thought to themselves, 'She seems calm and polite. Not at all like how her mother-in-law described her.''And who would even think of such a twisted way to hurt someone?'As they rode the elevator down, one of the officers had an epiphany. "Wait a minute, isn't she the actress from that show
"But he was too late. I messed with the security video already." Xavier stopped for a sec. "Mr. Kane thought you did it?"Trevor loosened his tie. "Keegan's no fool. I spoke up for Stella. How could he not be suspicious? He'd for sure go look at the security video once he knew Aurora got hurt.""Mr. Kane didn't want to look at the video. He wanted to get rid of it, like we did," Xavier said.Trevor froze. After a bit, he asked, "You sure he wanted to delete the video?""My info's solid."Trevor let out a quiet laugh after thinking it over. "Interesting.""Mr. Saun, it's easy to mess with the store's security video. But we can't change the public cameras. If Mr. Kane keeps looking, he'll see our car where his sister had trouble.""It's fine if he sees it," Trevor said, not worried. "We didn't do anything."They didn't do anything, but they also didn't help Aurora.After taking Stella back to the hospital last night, they just left.When Aurora woke up, she ran out of the old r
After that event, the six kids had a hard time. Trevor's actions messed them up mentally. And when everyone learned they stole Jaylene's medicine, almost killing her, they became outcasts at school.Within a year, all six had switched schools.Xavier remembered that day well because he saw Trevor hang the kids from the top floor before pushing them.So, later, when Xavier went for a job interview and realized Trevor was the boss, he wanted to grab his resume and get out of there.Trevor wasn't as nice as he looked, especially when it came to Jaylene. He was super protective of her.He's chilled out some in recent years. If this were back then, Aurora would be in a lot more pain for hurting Jaylene.'Instead of saying he helped Mrs. Kane yesterday, it's more like he used her to get back at Aurora.'And Mrs. Kane looked so gentle. But she could actually think of such a ruthless move. Come to think of it, she does have something in common with Trevor to a certain extent. It's their
Trevor froze for a moment. He quietly said, "Those roses have been there a long time. Their roots are deep. It's hard to get rid of them. It's not worth all the work.""Okay, I'll tell Mom and Dad.""Sounds good. Let them know."After hanging up, Trevor quickly looked at some papers again before setting them aside.Trevor and his mom had planted those roses together.The roses had bloomed and faded over the years. But now, his mom couldn't see them anymore.When Keegan walked back into the room, Arthur was asleep.Stella was in a chair, half-asleep and looking worn out.She woke up when Keegan entered.She looked at him with cold eyes."Come out," Keegan said.Stella stood up, grabbed her jacket, and left with him.They didn't talk until they got in the car. "Where were you really last night?" Keegan asked."I was with Mr. Saun. Didn't you hear?""Do you know how good the police's cameras are?" Keegan asked.Stella looked at him, calm. "How good?"Keegan's eyes were dar
Stella had a worry in her mind: Keegan might be furious. They were used to doting on Aurora, and she knew it. 'How could he ever forgive me for hurting his beloved sister like this?'However, Keegan didn't say a word. They stayed silent for a while before finally saying, "Go home. Great-grandpa wants some chicken soup."Stella was taken aback, her words caught in her throat. She remained speechless. The incident with Aurora didn't become common knowledge. It was unclear if the Kane family intentionally kept it quiet. Even though Stella had been tied up and only hurt once, it wasn't enough to convince everyone. There might have been more to it, perhaps even harassment. The future of the situation was uncertain, and so the Kane family kept it hushed.As for the police, they couldn't make much progress either. Initially, they treated it as a typical assault case, but their investigation was constantly hindered. First, the surveillance footage was tampered with. Then, they found out tha
Aurora couldn't eat because of the pain in her mouth. Frustrated, she tossed her utensils to the floor. The housemaid hurriedly knelt down to clean up the mess. However, Aurora's anger escalated, and she threw a glass cup near the housemaid's feet.The glass shattered, cutting the housemaid's hand, and she began to bleed."Get out of here! Leave me alone!" Aurora yelled, clutching her cheeks in pain after her outburst.Dahlia scolded her, asking, "Why are you taking your anger out on the housemaid?" Then she turned to the injured housemaid. "Stop cleaning and tend to your injury first."The housemaid nodded and left the room. Dahlia prepared another bowl of porridge and handed it to Aurora. "This one is a bit cooler. Try to eat it slowly."Aurora had been struggling to eat due to the mouth injuries she had sustained over the past few days. Her body had become noticeably thinner, and her complexion had worsened. Along with the constant pain, her already irritable temperament had be
Felicity immediately expressed her discontent, saying, "I haven't experienced the joys of being a woman, and you're suggesting I have a sex change? Even if I were considering it, I'd do it after experiencing intimacy with a man."Stella was left speechless. 'Why did I entertain Felicity's nonsensical conversation?' She had originally intended to get a number while they waited, hoping it would speed up their hospital visit.As it turned out, there was a substantial queue of people waiting to see the breast surgeon. Many women, around the same age as Felicity, were also waiting. It was unclear if it was due to the increased pressure on women in today's society, but Stella had noticed that breast cancer was affecting younger and younger individuals.Stella had considered turning to comfort Felicity, but the girl was already engrossed in playing games on her phone. Stella's lips twitched. "Aren't you worried about the possibility of having breast cancer?"Felicity did not even raise he
Keegan turned around, and at the entrance was a little girl around five or six wearing a red cap. She called out to him with a smile in her eyes. She was frail and skinny with short hair. Her eyes were big and expressive.Keegan asked, "What did you call me?"The kid pouted and replied, "Uncle Keegan."Only then did Keegan beckon her. "Come here."The little girl walked over and sat on his lap. "Could you change the color next time? The hat is very ugly. They said when I wear it, I look like the matchsticks in the little matchstick girl's hand."Keegan took a closer look and commented, "It's quite similar, but there were only two colors. The other one was black.""Then I want the black one," the little girl replied."Then wouldn't you look like a burned matchstick?" Keegan teased.Coco was at a loss for words."Have you made up with Aunt Stella?" Coco asked with her hands wrapped around his neck.Keegan paused and replied, "Who told you we were fighting?""Uncle Aldor said s