Chapter Hundred and twenty-four

The morning sun settled on Charles and Norah’s home as they prepared to pay visits to the rest of the Adams family members in jail. The memory of yesterday’s fruitless meeting with Elizabeth Adams hung in the air, leaving an unsettling tension. The planned lies and rumors about the family company weighed heavily on their minds, and suspicion clung to the Adams family like a persistent shadow.

In their elegant living room, Norah took a moment to connect with Martha that morning, who had always been a pillar of support for the family. Martha’s grandson lay diagnosed with cancer, and concern formed on Norah’s face as she inquired about the boy’s well-being on behalf of Charles and herself. Norah’s genuine care rang through the phone, bridging the emotional distance.

“How’s your grandson, Martha? Charles and I have been thinking about him and your family a lot,” Norah’s voice conveyed empathy.

Martha’s voice crackled through the line, “Bless your hearts, Mrs. Griffins. Your kindness has d