Chapter 273

Lia was terrified to the point of trembling.

Her demeanor had completely changed from when she first stepped foot in the hospital. Her face was ghastly pale, and her eyes were wide from the fear that gripped her heart.

She stared at Zach as if he were the Grim Reaper that was about to take her life.

"Uncle Zach, I didn't do anything," she lied.

His piercing eyes shot to hers as he asked, "Who sent you here?"

"No one. I was just passing by…"

Lia was on the verge of tears.

"Lia, do you take me for a fool? Whose hair samples were those?" Zach demanded.

"I'm giving you one chance to speak the truth. I'll make you regret it terribly if you don't spit it out now."

"I confess!"

Lia finally gave in.

"They were Chelsey's and Grandma's!"

Zach sniggered.

"You think you're smart, huh, Lia? The world would be a better place if fewer people like you were in it!"

He kicked Lia out of the car, and she landed on the road. The rough surface of asphalt cut her palms and knees, ma