Chapter 13

I turned my head in horror, only to see Shirley lying on the sofa, occasionally muttering in her sleep.

It was then that I realized she was talking in her sleep.

These days, I've been so on edge because of Brandon that just hearing his name triggers a reflex in me.

But as I calmed down and recalled what Shirley was saying in her sleep, I couldn't help but sneer.

Brandon?

You really want to take my place and become the mistress of this house.

But you need to see if you're worthy!

I let out a cold laugh and walked out.

Outside the neighborhood, Kathy saw me coming out and honked the horn.

I rushed into the car and, seeing Kathy's familiar face, couldn't help but hug her tightly.

I never thought I would actually get out. I once had the thought that maybe I would never leave that villa, that maybe I would die in there.

But now, here I am, completely out!

Kathy is my long-time friend; she understands me the best.

"Alright, there are others in the car, aren't you embarrassed?"

I was taken aback and looked up to see a man sitting in the back of the car, and his face looked very familiar.

But I was sure I had never seen this person before.

"Who are you?"

I knew Kathy wouldn't easily tell others about my situation, so this person must be trustworthy.

To my surprise, the man took out a fake mustache from his pocket and stuck it on his face, and I immediately recognized him.

"You're the plumber who came to our house that day!"

The man smiled and nodded. At the time, I only noticed his big beard and didn't realize that underneath it, his face was unexpectedly handsome and refined.

Kathy introduced him to me: "His name is Simon Lawson, a private detective I hired. He's really good in a fight."

I nodded and thanked him.

After all, Simon really helped me a lot that day. If it weren't for him, I might still be trapped in a fog of conspiracy.

Simon smiled slightly, "You paid me, so I have to give it my all."

After the greetings, Kathy took me directly to a private hospital.

As she unbuckled her seatbelt, she said to me, "Because of the medicine Brandon gave you, there's a very skilled doctor on duty today. Let's have him take a look."

I was filled with gratitude. If it weren't for Kathy, I might never have escaped.

But the words of thanks would have to wait. I was afraid something might happen back home, so I quickly entered the hospital.

After a few steps, I felt out of breath, as if all my strength had been drained, and I squatted on the ground, gasping like a dying fish.

I was anxious, but after a few more steps, my legs gave out.

At this moment, Simon suddenly stepped forward, picked me up horizontally, and carried me into the doctor's consultation room.

After I sat down, the doctor carefully examined me.

His graying eyebrows furrowed deeply, and he said to Kathy, "Let me see the medicine she was taking."

Kathy quickly handed over the lab test results. The test sheet only listed the name of the medicine, and it didn't seem unusual.

Seeing the doctor remain silent for a long time, Kathy anxiously asked, "Doctor, is the combination of these medicines toxic?"

The doctor slowly shook his head, "These medicines are not problematic at all; in fact, the combination is extremely precise."

The three of us were stunned and exchanged glances.

How could this be?

Then what's wrong with my body?

At this moment, the doctor pointed at me, "The problem lies with you. Your body is the weakest I've ever seen in my practice. If you continue taking this formula, you will certainly die within a year."

"Did you recently give birth?"

I quickly nodded.

The doctor looked as if he had hit the mark.

"After giving birth, your body is already very weak, and based on your condition, you must have had twins, which is even more taxing on the body."

"Your body is weak now and should be nourished with medicine, but this medicine has been depleting your energy instead. Essentially, you should be replenishing nutrients, but the medicine has been consuming your body."

"Over time, you naturally feel weak all over. You've already harmed your body."

The doctor sighed slightly, "The doctor who prescribed this medicine is extremely malicious. If you continue taking it, you will undoubtedly die."

Kathy and I exchanged a deep breath.

At this moment, I felt a deep sense of fear.

If I hadn't noticed something wrong with the medicine, I might have already died unknowingly, and the culprits Brandon and Shirley would have completely taken over my home and company, erasing me from this world.

"Alright, I'll prescribe some medicine to slowly nurse you back to health, but this will be a long process. Don't expect a quick recovery."

I quickly thanked him, took the medicine, and left the consultation room with Kathy and Simon.

As soon as we stepped out, Kathy couldn't help but curse through gritted teeth, "Brandon, that bastard, how could he be so vicious? Isn't he afraid of God's punishment?"

Simon was also silent for a long time before saying, "I've been a private detective for many years. I've seen people hire hitmen and tamper with cars to cause accidents, but I've never seen such a sinister and ruthless method."

"If it weren't for your keen observation, it would have gone unnoticed."

I didn't speak for a long time, feeling as if my heart was being tightly squeezed by an invisible hand.

I didn't understand why Brandon and Shirley would treat me this way.

I was so good to both of them. My heart was full of Brandon, and I even treated Shirley like family, but they...

Just as I was immersed in grief and anger, Kathy suddenly said in confusion, "Isn't that Brandon's assistant up ahead? I think I've seen this person on Brandon's Facebook!"

I looked up and saw that it was indeed his assistant, Moira Langley!

There was no way for us to go back, and Moira was clearly heading in our direction, so we were bound to run into her.

Simon made a quick decision, "Run!"

He pulled me to the other side of the warehouse, while Kathy stayed behind to buy us some time to escape.

Simon and I hid in the room where the hospital stored bed sheets and covers, with Kathy standing outside.

I listened nervously to the sounds inside, hearing Kathy intercept Moira.

"Aren't you Brandon's assistant? Langley, right?"

Moira didn't recognize Kathy and asked, "Who are you?"

"I'm Caroline, a good friend of your former boss Caroline, and a good friend of your current boss Brandon's wife!"

"Oh, I see. Hello."

Moira's voice was polite but distant.

But Kathy didn't intend to let her leave so easily, "Are you sick too? The doctors here are really good. I just had a check-up."