Chapter 480

The villa district was usually a haven of peace, home to Redenbaugh City's elite. The only break in the silence was the occasional roar of a luxury car's engine.

However, the quiet was shattered by a sudden outburst of wailing.

"That cursed Cilix! Your dad's long gone, and your mom's no help. If it weren't for the Lowe family throwing you a bone every now and then, you and your mom would've been out on the streets!"

"Now, you've scored big time and not only ditched us, but you go and accuse my boy of embezzlement!"

"He's your brother-in-law, after all!"

"You owe us an explanation today, or else... We'll take you on, old bones and all!"

...

Skylar was shaken up that morning, the sight of blood after a coughing fit sending her racing to the hospital.

Then, without the test results, her anxiety was through the roof.

She could not even bring herself to visit Lydia. She lay in bed with tears streaming down her face.

Annoyed by the commotion outside, she snapped at Lacee. "What's a