After some thought, Christy climbed the stairs carrying a bowl of steaming porridge and knocked on the door of Byrum’s study.
Byrum, engrossed in a book, glanced up to see Christy. Removing his glasses, he asked in a serious tone, “What brings you here?”
“Byrum, you haven’t eaten much today. I thought I’d bring you some oatmeal.”
“Okay.”
Pinching the bridge of his nose, Byrum waved Christy away.
“You may leave.”
“Alright.” Christy’s gaze shifted to a medicine bottle on Byrum’s desk. After a pause, she set the bowl down, turned, and exited the room.
Next, Christy paid a visit to Johanna’s room and informed the latter that she refused to carry on their plan.
Upon hearing Christy’s decision, Johanna’s eyes widened.
“You’re such a fool, Christy! If we don’t push her out now, and she solidifies her place in the White family, what standing will we have? By then, it won’t just be me who’s ousted. You and Jalen will also be cast aside by this detestable woman!”
Recalling Hannah’s earlier comments, Christy nervously twiddled her fingers and said, “She’s not as bad as you make her out to be.”
Johanna settled into her seat and gave Christy a nudge.
“Consider this. She’s on her best behavior only because Grandpa is around. What do you think will happen if she gains full control of the White family? She’ll kick us to the curb, won’t she?”
Christy felt torn and unsure.
Seeing Christy’s indecisive look, Johanna reassured her softly.
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“Don’t worry, Christy. We’re in this together. If I keep quiet, who’s going to find out you were involved?”
Confused and uncertain, Christy finally agreed, “Alright, I’ll go along with it, but we can’t endanger Byrum.”
“My dear cousin-in-law, I’m not stupid. Why would I ever risk Grandpa’s life?”
Knock! Knock! Knock!
As Hannah pondered her own scheme, she was interrupted by a knock at the door. She glanced at her computer screen and called out, “Come in.”
Edwin stepped in, cradling a cup of hot milk.
“Hannah, you Look exhausted. Here, have some milk.”
Hannah looked at Edwin before turning back to face her screen.
“So, what’s the real reason for this visit?”