Chapter 130

Savannah and I nodded, both of us smiling.

"Yeah, we saw it."

This process always brings joy. After all, who wouldn't be happy to welcome a new life?

After the ultrasound, Isadora wiped the gel off her belly and asked the doctor, "Doctor, is my baby okay?"

The doctor smiled and nodded, "Everything looks great. The baby is developing well, with a strong heartbeat. It's a healthy baby."

Hearing this, Isadora was immediately relieved.

On the way out, Isadora couldn't stop sharing her happiness with us.

Her joy was contagious, and we both felt it too.

Until we saw Isadora's husband, Marshall, at the hospital entrance.

Isadora immediately became nervous, hiding behind Savannah and me.

The next second, Marshall strode over, still in his police uniform.

He grabbed Isadora's wrist and pulled her aside, "Didn't I tell you to wait for me to come with you for the check-up? What if something happened to you alone?"

Isadora glanced at Marshall guiltily, "How could anything happen? Caroline and Savannah were with me."

Marshall's gaze finally landed on Savannah and me. He nodded slightly and thanked us.

Then he turned back to Isadora, "Next time, don't come alone. You have to tell me first, got it?"

Isadora nodded obediently, "I'm sorry, I was wrong. I'll tell you next time and won't come alone."

Satisfied, Marshall nodded, said goodbye to us, and left with Isadora.

Isadora turned back and stuck her tongue out at us, seemingly happy that Marshall didn't find out she had snuck some snacks.

Savannah and I exchanged a helpless smile.

After seeing Isadora off, Savannah went to handle my discharge paperwork. She was quick, finishing everything in about ten minutes.

When I got home, Brandon wasn't there.

Lately, he's been leaving early and coming home late. I've gotten used to it, and I feel more relaxed when he's not around.

Just then, Simon called me, sounding mysterious, "Want to know where Brandon is?"

I was taken aback, "Is he up to no good?"

Because I knew if Brandon was just at the office, Simon wouldn't call me.

Simon chuckled mysteriously, "I'll send you a video."

Soon, he sent me a video call link. When I answered, the screen was pitch black.

"Where are you?"

Simon immediately put a finger to his lips, signaling me to be quiet.

I shut up and watched Simon's video feed quietly.

In the dark night, I suddenly heard a few voices.

"Mom, did you hear something just now?"

I was stunned. That voice was Brandon's. After ten years of marriage, I knew his voice well.

But what was Brandon doing out in the dark with his mom, and why was Simon following them?

I watched curiously.

Karen's voice sounded impatient, "What sound? You must have heard wrong. Hurry up and follow me."

Then I faintly heard the sound of waves.

Soon, the video lit up with a flash of firelight.

I finally saw what they were doing.

They were at the beach where Jason had died, praying on the sand.

The firelight illuminated Brandon's face, showing his uneasy and fearful expression.

Karen, on the other hand, seemed unfazed.

She knelt on the ground, placing Jason's photo in front of her.

Jason's smile in the black-and-white photo was adorable, but devoid of any color.

Karen stared intently at the fire, praying sincerely.

"Jason, I will find out who did this to you. I won't let them get away with it!"

Brandon shivered, looking around warily.

Then he seemed to glance in the direction of the camera, and for a moment, I felt like he was looking right at me.

Simon quickly lowered the camera, hiding it from Brandon.

Brandon turned back and urged, "Mom, hurry up. This place is creepy."

Karen glared at him, "What's creepy? Jason is here."

It seemed Karen's feelings for Jason were genuine. Otherwise, she wouldn't be praying for him.

Brandon grumbled, "If you hadn't insisted on hiding Jason, things wouldn't be like this now."

Karen glared at him, "Who was I doing it for? Wasn't it to get rid of Caroline and free our family from her control?"

"And now none of you appreciate it. You all blame me. Do you want me to die for Jason?"

Brandon looked at Karen helplessly, "Mom, when did I ever blame you? But you should have discussed it with me back then. You can't just make decisions on your own."

"And Caroline is useful to us now. From what I know, their old house can bring in billions from urban renewal. Do you know how much that is? It's more than Caroline's company can make in years."

"If Caroline finds out what you're doing, she might run, and we won't get any money."

After Brandon finished speaking, Karen fell silent.

Savannah clenched her fists in anger, "These bastards, aren't they afraid of karma?"

I chuckled, "Bastards don't fear karma. They just take others' wealth without guilt."

"Let's see who wins next."

"I won't just ruin Brandon's plan. I'll make him lose everything and turn him back into a pauper."

Savannah nodded, "I'm with you, Ms. Sharp. Let's take down the Jordan family together."

In the video, Brandon and Karen finished burning the paper.

Karen muttered something under her breath.

Suddenly, the flames on the ground flickered.