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The old man did not like Cate too much but could not help feeling sorry for the young lady who now looked frail and tired.
“Grandpa, Grandma, there’s no point ringing him. The two of us got into an argument, thus he probably doesn’t want to see me now.” Cate lifted her head calmly. “I’m just really bored staying in the manor everyday. Can I go out tomorrow to see my friend?”
“Um, alright then. But you have to be cautious. Aunty Yasmine will go with you,” Old Madam Lyons said without hesitation.
However, the following day when Cate planned to leave the house, Elle tried stopping her. “Young Madam, I’m sorry but Eldest Young Master Lyons has given the order that you aren’t allowed to leave the manor.”
“Is he planning to lock me up?” Cate looked at her bodyguard disappointedly.
How could that man treat her so cruelly?
A helpless expression spread across Elle’s face. “I know you want to go to the court for Charity Neeson’s trial but this will only provoke Eldest Young Master Lyons even more…”
“Am I not allowed to even see my friend for the last time?” Cate took a few steps toward Elle. “Tell him that if I don’t leave this manor today, I’ll… I’ll give up on the children.”
Then, she revealed a fruit knife from her pocket.
Elle was shocked. “Young Madam, please calm down.”
“I can’t calm down. I’m a pregnant woman but I’m living like a prisoner. What gives him the right to imprison me? I’m a human! I’d rather give up on the children if this is the life I have to put up with forever.” Her eyes were welled up with tears, even her hands were trembling by now.
Elle was really scared that she might harm the children, hence she quickly compromised and smiled bitterly. “Sure, please go. I’ll make a phone call to Eldest Young Master Lyons later.
Immediately, Cate took big strides toward the main gate.
She was already running late. Perhaps wasting another second would make her miss the trial.
…
In a presidential suite in a five-star hotel.
Sarah was reading the patient’s record on the couch. Shaun placed a cup of coffee in front of her.
She took a quick sip before smiling. “You still remember that I like Americano.”
“Yup, not a lot of women like their coffee bitter.”
Shaun sat down on the couch opposite Sarah. He was suddenly reminded of the woman at home. Cate, for one, had a sweet tooth. She always had her coffee with lots of sugar and cream.
Sarah noticed the way he was lost in thoughts. This man was sitting right in front of her but he was distracted. Evidently, he was thinking about another woman.
He would not have done this in the past.
Her heart sank, and before she closed the file, she smiled. “I’m 80% confident that I can treat your condition completely and prevent future relapses.”
A ray of light appeared in his eyes. He parted his lips to say something when Elle called him.
“Eldest Young Master Lyons, Young Madam has left the manor to head to the court.”
His face fell instantly. “Didn’t I tell you that she’s not allowed to leave the manor for the time being?”
“I’m sorry, but Young Madam threatened the children’s lives…” she explained helplessly.
“Very well.” Enraged, he almost threw his phone away.
That woman was even using the children’s and her own life to threaten him now. Did she really care so little about the children? Were the twins less important to her than Charity?
He felt both angry and disappointed at the same time.
The man sprung to his feet. “Let’s do this another day. I need to be somewhere else now.”
“Sure, but it’s best not to put it off or the chances of recovery will become slim.” Sarah shoved her phone into her purse.
The two of them headed downstairs together. Melanie, who was walking out from the corridor nearby, spotted them and quickly scurried to the corner to take some photos.
“Melanie, why are you hiding here?” Charlie came over to place a hand over her waist.
“Look at this.” She showed him the photo. “It’s Sarah Neeson! She’s not dead!”
He narrowed his eyes. “This is really Sarah, unlike that Shelley woman who only looks like her.”
“Tsk, what do you think the couple was doing, walking out of a hotel room together at 9:00 a.m.?” Melanie was delighted at the thought of Cate. “How do you think Cate will react to these photos?”
Charlie was startled. “I heard she’s staying in Lyons Manor due to her pregnancy. I bet she’s going to lose the babies if she finds out her husband is messing around with his ex-girlfriend.”
“You’re right.”
She smiled internally. Cate thought she won because she married Shaun, but it seemed like she was going to be abandoned soon.
…
Canberra Courthouse.
The trial was coming to an end by the time Cate and Mireya rushed to the scene.
Charity was standing at the defendant’s seat. It had been a while since they last met. The once elegant and beautiful woman was looking frail and exhausted, her hair dry and messy.
“I didn’t do it. I didn’t kill anyone.” She denied strongly despite all the evidence pointing toward her. “I’ve been framed.”
Mr. Shea said flatly, “You don’t have to admit it but it remains a fact that you hired people to murder Shelley Langley in a brutal fire. What’s more despicable is that you aren’t even remorseful of your actions!”
The judge frowned before declaring the final judgment, “The defendant Charity Neeson is found guilty of murder. Due to her poor behavior and showing no signs of remorse, the defendant is sentenced to life imprisonment deprived of political rights effective immediately.”
“No, my daughter didn’t kill anyone!” Jennifer sprung to her feet, her face covered in tears. The security tried to stop her from leaving the designated area.
Charity’s eyes welled up with tears. Although she had anticipated this to happen, she could not help feeling despondent when the moment finally came.
“Charity…” Cate looked at her sorrowfully. “I’m sorry…”
Charity would not have been framed if Cate had not carried out the DNA test.
“I didn’t expect you two to come.” The corners of Charity’s lips twitched. It was a fact that they had not known each other for a long time.
“We believe that you’re innocent.” Mireya’s cheeks were already tear-streaked. “We’ll definitely appeal the case and look after your parents for you.”
“Thank you. But if it’s possible, please arrange for my parents to leave Canberra as soon as possible.” Before she could finish her sentence, the law enforcement personnel came over to drag her away.
She looked over her shoulders one last time. “Watch out for Sarah Neeson…”
Due to the distance and her hoarse voice, Cate only saw her lips moving but could not actually hear what she said. “What is she saying? Is she asking me to watch out for something?”
“I think you’re right.” Mireya imitated the way Charity moved her lips. “Watch out carer eaton…”
“…” Cate was baffled.
She did not ponder over it too much because Jennifer Craven almost passed out from crying hysterically.
The two of them quickly supported the devastated woman. “Aunty Jennifer, don’t worry. There’s still hope as long as Charity is alive. We’ll get her out even if it takes a year, two years, or three years.”
“Thank you both.” Jennifer appreciated the help.
“But you and your husband should leave Canberra soon,” Cate said in a concerned voice. “Charity suggested that you two should leave here immediately. I reckon she has figured out that something is wrong, so she thinks you two might be in danger.”
A baffled look washed over Jennifer’s face. “Boris and I didn’t offend anyone.”
“But I think Charity is serious about this, even rather worried I’d say,” Mireya said, “The two of you can go to Melbourne. My family is doing pretty well over there. I can get my elder brother to watch over you.”
“Thank you, really.” Jennifer’s voice revealed genuine gratitude.