Jane continued to look around the house in complete awe. Everything about the place seemed to communicate wealth, elegance, and class. From the moment she had stepped through the entrance, she had been captivated by the beautiful furnishings, expensive decorations, and carefully arranged pieces of artwork displayed throughout the spacious living room. Nothing appeared ordinary. Even the smallest details seemed to have been selected with great care. The furniture alone looked as though it had been specially imported. The sofas were large, luxurious, and covered in material that looked incredibly soft. The center table was made of polished glass with a beautifully designed frame underneath it. Expensive-looking paintings decorated the walls, while several carefully positioned lamps gave the room a warm and sophisticated appearance. Crystal decorations were placed strategically around the room, adding to the sense of luxury. Jane slowly turned her head, taking everything in. "Th

Upon hearing Alexander’s proposal that she accompany him to see his brother, Donald, Jane suddenly became uneasy. For a few seconds, she said nothing. She simply stared at Alexander, trying desperately to keep her face calm while her heart began pounding heavily inside her chest. Donald. The moment she heard that name, a wave of fear ran through her. She had not expected it. She had thought she had finally gotten away from him. She had gone to great lengths to distance herself from Donald after everything that had happened. She had spent so much time trying to put the past behind her that she had convinced herself that she would never have to face him again. But now, somehow, she had met a man who was suggesting that she go directly to Donald. The thought terrified her. She remembered everything. She remembered the choices she had made and the consequences that had followed. She had tried to poison Donald's wife, Ivy, and when that plan had failed, she had gone even further b

The week Alexander had planned to visit his family finally arrived. For several days, Jane had known that the time was approaching, and the closer it came, the more uncomfortable she became. She had tried to convince herself that there was nothing to worry about. Alexander had not forced her to travel with him. As long as she didn't travel with Alexander, she wouldn't have to see Donald. On the morning of their scheduled trip, Jane's phone rang. It was Alexander. She stared at the screen for several seconds before answering. "Hello, Alexander." "Jane, good morning." "Good morning." "Are you ready?" Jane's heart skipped. "Ready for what?" Alexander laughed. "Don't tell me you've forgotten. We're travelling today." Jane became silent. Of course she hadn't forgotten. She had been thinking about it all week. "Yes, I remember," she finally replied. "Good. I'll be coming to pick you up soon." Jane immediately panicked. "No, Alexander." There was silence on the other en

Before Ivy could respond, Donald spoke on her behalf. "She's much better now," he said. "Although there are still some complications from what happened." Alexander's smile faded slightly. "Complications?" Donald nodded. "Yes. Two of her organs were affected by the sickness, and unfortunately, they haven't returned to normal functioning." Alexander's face immediately became serious. "What?" Ivy looked at Donald, but he continued. "She's doing much better than before, but the doctors discovered that two organs in her body were not functioning as well as they should." Alexander stared at him. "What happened to her?" There was genuine concern in his voice. "What kind of sickness could cause that much damage?" Donald took a deep breath. "It wasn't an ordinary sickness." Alexander's eyes narrowed. "What do you mean?" Donald glanced briefly at Ivy. Then he looked back at his brother. "Ivy was poisoned." Alexander froze. "Poisoned?" "Yes." The wo

"I really want you both to take this doctor's recommendation seriously," Alexander said. Donald nodded. "I will." "I mean it," Alexander continued. "This isn't just an ordinary doctor I'm talking about." Ivy smiled. "I appreciate your concern." Alexander looked at her warmly. "I'm concerned because I know how important your health is to my brother. And now that I've finally found my brother after all these years, I don't want to sit back and watch him worry about you when there may be someone who can help." Donald nodded appreciatively. "Tell us more about this doctor." Alexander smiled. "His name is Dr. Richard." He paused briefly before continuing. "I've known about his work for quite some time. He's treated cases that other doctors considered extremely difficult." Donald immediately became more attentive. "What kind of cases?" "Serious ones." Alexander leaned forward slightly. "There was a patient who had been suffering for years. The family had practically lost ho