The caregiver was overwhelmed with fear. She had collapsed to the ground, shaking uncontrollably, yet she chose to remain silent.Ember inhaled deeply and suggested, "If she won't admit to anything, let's send the bottle for forensic analysis. The fingerprints on it should provide some clues. Once we get the results, we can take the case to the police.""Alright. I'll arrange for someone to handle this immediately."The intense interrogation brought the caregiver to tears.During a brief gap in their grilling, the caregiver suddenly gathered her courage.In a desperate move, she grabbed the medicine and swallowed all the pills, her face turning red as she struggled to swallow them.Realizing the gravity of the situation and that they could not allow the caregiver to die like this, Caleb and Ember sprang into action.Caleb patted her back vigorously, causing her to cough up the pills, while Ember applied pressure to her chest and abdomen.Eventually, they saved the caregiver's l
Penelope harbored a sense of unease regarding the unfolding events and approached Dr. N that evening. Frustrated, she commented, "I didn't expect things to be exposed so easily—all that effort for nothing." "Fortunately, we weren't implicated," Dr. N added, his face worried. "Is the caregiver still not talking? We must ensure her silence at all costs. "She likely doesn't know who we are, but what's our next move?" With a sinister smile, Dr. N replied, "Our only option is to take the old woman away." *** The following day, Dr. N conducted a showy but fake check-up. After that, he gravely informed Caleb, "Madam Lane's health is deteriorating. She requires treatment with specialized equipment." Caleb asked without looking up, "What equipment? I'll arrange for its purchase right away." Dr. N shook his head and pretended to answer mysteriously, "That won't work. This equipment isn't available here. We must take Madam Lane overseas for the necessary care." Impatient, Cale
Dr. N looked up at Ember and sneered, "What does it matter? If you're familiar with Dr. Renold, then you should be aware of his esteemed status in the medical community."Ember responded with a sardonic smile, her gaze laced with sarcasm."You recognize Dr. Renold's significant role in our field, yet you seem oblivious to the controversy where he was outed as a charlatan a few years ago. How can you still reference his research? This was common knowledge among attendees of the International Conference."Realizing that others in the room were puzzled, Ember elaborated, "Dr. Renold was unmasked as a plagiarist who fabricated data and made numerous false claims. "Even though the international forum knew about his misconduct years ago, they kept it a secret to protect their reputation. Yet, this is well known among those who participated in that conference."You portray yourself as a distinguished figure who has frequented such conferences, so how is it you're unaware of this and sti
Under Ember's attentive care, Eva's condition showed remarkable improvement. Her skin had a healthy glow, and she was able to move around on her own.Eva frequently voiced her discomfort about being confined to the hospital, yearning to go outside.Caleb's infrequent presence and Ember's inability to make major decisions independently, especially given the Lane family's numerous rivals and the potential risk of malicious intent during Caleb's absence, required them to proceed with caution.Nevertheless, Ember made the decision to get in touch with Caleb after seeing Eva's depressed state.She removed his contact from the blacklist and called him.He picked up immediately, his voice filled with unexpected joy, "Em, I'm surprised you’ve reached out."After a short pause, Ember weighed her thoughts and briefed him on Eva's recent health progress."Grandma's health has improved. If at all possible, we should grant her wish and allow her to rest at home. Being in a place she enjoys m
Avery excitedly rushed toward Caleb, who lifted him into the air, spinning him around like a classic father-son duo.The laughter of the boy echoed in the air as Caleb finally put him down.Watching this tender moment between father and son, Ember felt an inexplicable sense of emptiness in her heart.Noticing Ember's unusual demeanor, Caleb asked with a concerned frown, "Where are you headed? Is it a business trip?"Not wanting to hide anything, she sighed and shared, "There are some students from the school who've gone missing. I just got word that they've been located in Millerville. I'm planning to go there to assess the situation and hopefully bring them back."Caleb's brow creased with worry, and he probed, "Are you intending to go there by yourself?""I've already contacted the local police there."Before Ember could finish, Caleb interrupted her, his tone laced with worry, "You're being too careless about your safety. What would Avery and I do if something happened to you
Nick displayed a gesture of defeat, speaking with a tone of resignation, "How can anyone guess what he's thinking? I just checked on him, and he's all set to leave for Millerville by tomorrow. It's just a desolate village. What could possibly attract him there?"At the mention of that name, Penelope's heart thumped ferociously. She asked guiltily, "What's Caleb's reason for going to such a remote place?"With a shake of his head and a sip from his drink, Nick replied, "Who can say? He's always been impulsive. Let's not dwell on it, let's just enjoy our drinks."They clinked their glasses and chatted about other matters.Penelope was preoccupied. Despite drinking the glass of wine, her mind kept returning to the reason for Caleb's visit to that location.She had an epiphany all of a sudden.Could Caleb have found something? Her alcohol-induced haze vanished in an instant.She quickly excused herself from Nick, sought a quiet area, and called Donelle."Caleb will be in Millervill
Caleb and Ember had just reached the edge of a small village when Ember suddenly cried out, "Hold on! There's something odd by the roadside."Caleb immediately braked, bringing the car to a halt."What is it? What did you spot?" he asked.Ember pointed at the spot on the roadside they had just passed by, frowned, and said, "Right there! Do you see a pair of red shoes?"Caleb squinted and peered intently. He felt a sudden sense of unease and said, "Indeed, they're there. They don’t appear to be abandoned. Someone might be wearing them."As Ember was about to step out for a closer inspection, Caleb quickly held her back and said, "Wait! Stay in the car, I'll check it out. I'll call you if it's safe."He left the car, a stun gun in hand, and cautiously approached the bushes.The area was deathly quiet. When he parted the bushes, he discovered a young girl who was pale and was lying there motionless.Caleb gently prodded her to confirm that it was safe before signaling to Ember, wh
The young girl, Hazel Rowse, nodded affirmatively and revealed, "Before you became the principal, I was abducted. Those evil men showed us your photo, speaking ill of you. We all understood they resented you because you stood against them and you're a kind person."This revelation caused Ember deep emotional pain. She had not expected the girl she had randomly saved to be one of the missing students she was searching for.She asked gently, "Hazel, what can you share about what you went through?"Memories of her traumatic experiences caused Hazel to shudder, and her eyes welled up with tears.Quickly wiping Hazel's tears away, Ember felt a wave of guilt wash over her as she took in the sight of Hazel's battered body."I'm sorry for being late. I rushed to the village to save you all as soon as I heard. I found you on the roadside... and brought you here."Upon hearing Ember's words, Hazel burst into tears. Between sobs, she recounted, "It's the fault of those bad people. They beat