Chapter 201
The lawyer seemed to know neither of them would agree, so he immediately took a step back and said, “If that’s not possible, could we at least take a look throug the window?”
Landiously glanced at the two officers. But they remained unmoved.
“No,” they said firmly. “No one can come near.”
Even when the lawyer pulled out his credentials, the officers didn’t so much as
as blink Their refusal was absolute, with no room for negotiation
The hope I had been clinging to slowly slipped away. I coldly studied the two men in front of me, and a suspicion that had been founing in my mind became cleare At that moment, the lawyer returned, defeated. together and said, “Let’s go.”
Seeing his worn-out expression, I pressed my lips toge
Anger simmered inside me, and after throwing out those words in a cold tone, I turned on my heel and left, leaving Lyla and the others behind. I walked quicldy a if that would somehow dissipate the frustration buming inside me,
It wasn’t until I stepped out of the building’s lobby that I stopped. I stood by the entrance, my gaze unfocused as it drifted into the distance, trying to make sens of their motivations.
A light tap on my left shoulder pulled me from my thoughts.
Lula’s voice, filled with concern, broke the silence. “Babe, are you olay?”
Hearing her cautious tone, a lump formed in my throat. Forcing a smile, I shook my head and said, “I’m fine.”
Without waiting for her to respond, I shifted my focus to the lawyer, a question forming in my mind.
Noticing my stare, the lawyer stepped forward. “What’s wrong?”
My gaze was steady and unflinching as I asked, “What happens if Leah is actually in danger?
“If her condition is serious, the trial would be delayed,” the lawyer replied gravely, meeting my eyes. “As long as the trial hasn’t started and there’s no formal conviction, there’s still a lot of room to maneuver.” He had reached the same conclusion thad.
Hearing our conversation, Lyla inmediately erupted in anger, cuisine for being so cunning. But I just smiled
This wasn’t about Leah being sneaky-it was the brilliance of whoever was pulling the strings behind her.
The Grayson family was truly dedicated to Leah and Elizabeth. Even now, when things had escalated this far, they were still trying to find a way to save her.
But they hadn’t bothered to ask if I would allow it I stood there for a moment, then suddenly turned and headed back inside the building.
“Hey, where ate you going?
Theard the footsteps behind me, knowing Lyla was trying to catch up. I quickly turned back and stopped her, “I need to find someone. You all wait here.” “Tind someone” Whin?” Lyla paused, still moving toward me, looking confused, Sering her puzzled expression, I answered casually, “Someone who can help me, but I have to go alone. It’s better to have fewer people; some thi
ve to discuss *
That explanation was enough to stop Lyla in letracks. Lignored the confusion still lingering on her face and continued up the stat
It made use out was confused. After all, I didn’t know anyone
here. I wasn’t about to find anyone who could help me.
stairs.
things are too
But 1 ceeded to get my hands on Leah’s medical records. I had to expose her take illness and put an end to her attempt to dodge justice. The question was, where would the records be?
As I mulled this over, I spotted a doctor caiting the heavily guarded room where Leals was bring kept I discreetly followed him and watched as he entered a comultation room. He stayed inside for only short while before coming back out. Watching the doctor walk away, I paused for a moment, then quickly made
I rushed to the door at the consultation room, knocked twice, and called out, “Is anyone there?”
There was no response. It seemed the room was empty
Luck was finally on my side,