Chapter 138
I stayed standing, crossing my arms tightly over my chest as I looked at him. “We will,” I said firmly. “But we need to handle this the right way.” My voice wavered slightly as I glanced toward Faith, who had been usually quiet until now.
Faith straightened in her seat, her brows furrowing. “What do you mean?”
I took a deep breath, steadying myself. “We went to the doctor,” I began, my gate bouncing between them. “And we found out something unsettling Dominic shifted forward, his elbows resting on his knees as he locked eyes with me. “Raina, just spit it out.”
I clenched my fists at my sides, the weight of the truth pressing down on me, “Adelaide has been feeding us polson. That herbal tonic she’s been giving wwwryone? It’s what caused Grandpa’s death. The doctor confirmed it.”
Faith gasped, her hand flying to her mouth. “Are you serious?”
Dominic’s jaw tightened, his fists clenching as his eyes darkened with anger. “That bitch,” he growled. “She’s been poisoning us this whole time?”
“Yes,” I said, my voice firm but tinged with motion. “And now everyone needs to get tested to make sure we’re not affected.”
Faith’s face paled as she recalled something. “Is that why you snatched the tea cup away from me earlier?” she asked Dominic, her voice trembling
Dominic nodded, his expression grim. “I wasn’t going to let you drink it, tot after what Raina told me.”
I swallowed hard, the memory of Adelaide’s smug face flashing in my mind. “As soon as we know who’s been affected and who hasn’t, Adelaide will be arrested and charged,” I said, my voice shaking with barely contained rage. “She doesn’t deserve to walk free after what she’s done.
The room fell silent for a moment, the weight of my words sinking in. Falth nodded slowly, her face a mixture of fear and determination. “What’s the plan?” she asked.
go to the hospital tomorrow,” I said. “All of us need to get tested.”
Dominic leaned back, his eyes narrowing as he stared at me. “You know this is going to look suspicious, right?”
I nodded, my chest tightening at the thought. “That’s what worries me,” I admitted, my voice barely above a whisper.
“Let’s talk,” I said to Dominic, gesturing for him to follow me into the other room. Faith stayed behind, her expression still troubled as she watched us
Once we were alone, I turned to Dominic, my arms crossed tightly over my chest. “What if Nathen finds out about the tests?” I asked, my voice low. What if Adelaide gets suspicious and tips him off?”
Dominic rubbed his temples, clearly as frustrated as I was. “We can’t afford to wait, Raina,” he said firmly. “We need to know who’s been poisoned and who hasn’t. The results will give us the leverage we need to take her down.”
I sighed, ninning a hand through my hair as I considered his words. He was right, of course. We needed those results, but the risk felt enormous.
“Olay,” I said finally, my voice steady despite the storm of emotions swirling inside me. “Will go tomorrow. But we need to be careful, Dominic. If she gets wind of this..
“She won’t,” he interrupted, his tone resolute.
Just as I opened my mouth to continue the conversation with Dominic, my phone buzzed in my pocket. I pulled it out, Alex’s name flashing across the screen. “Hold that thought,” I said to Dominic, raising a hand before answering
“I’ve got the kids on
the
My heart leapt. “You do?”
line,” he said, his voice softer than usual.
“I thought you’d want to hear from them,” he replied
“Of course I do,” I said quickly, my breath catching. “Put them on.”
A second later, Liam’s tiny voice came through the line. “Mommy?”
“Liam,” I said, my voice breaking as tears pricked at my eyes. “Hi, baby. How are you?”
“I miss you,” he said, his words tugging painfully at my heart.
“Imiss you too,” I whispered, my throat tightening. “So
“So much.”
“Mommy, when can we come home?” Ava’s voice chimed in, her tone pleading
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I closed my eyes, steadying myself. “Soon, keeping you safe.
“Soon, sweetheart,” I said, my voice trembling. “I promise. But for now, you need to stay with Alex, okay? He’s
th you, Liam said, his voice cracking with emotion,
“But I want to be with you,”
I pressed a hand to my chest, as if that could ease the ache in my heart. “I want that too, Liam,” I said. “More than anything.”
Dominic watched me, his expression softening as he leaned against the wall.
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