Alyssa felt creeped out by Jasper's sudden show of care. His belated attention was like expired food that only brought disgust.
She made a call to Sean. "Sean, I'm at Seaview Manor in Solana City. Pick me up now."
"What?" He was astonished to hear that. "W-Why are you there?"
"It's a long story. Let's talk when you're here."
After the call, she made her way up the stairs. She planned to pack the clothes and leave the moment Sean arrived, as she did not want to overstay.
Her former bedroom was near Lauren's room. From talking to the maids, she learned that Lauren had taken a break from her studies. She thought of checking in with the girl.
Standing at Lauren's door, she overheard Betty's bitchy rant. "You little bitch! What did you do to Mr. Harper at Grandpa's birthday? Tell me!"
"No, I didn't … Betty, I didn't do anything to him." Lauren's teary voice was heart-wrenching to hear.
"Bullshit!" Lauren's denial only fanned Betty's anger. Betty believed that her sister was lying. "
