Chapter 6

All he said was, "The divorce papers are ready. Once you've recovered, we'll leave the country together."

The surgery was over, but I still had to stay for another twenty-four hours of observation.

He helped me sit down on a chair in the hallway and went to handle the admission paperwork.

But the moment Bartholomew walked away, Landon appeared with Anna, two police officers with two police officers behind him.

"So there was a hemorrhage after all? I knew you were lying earlier!"

He stalked toward me, barely containing his rage.

"No wonder Anna said this isn't the first time you've had it out for her. If I hadn't kept pressing, I'd never have known how vicious you are!"

"I've already told you, she's allergic to peanuts, and last night you deliberately cooked with peanut oil?!"

As he spoke, Landon pushed up Anna's sleeve and pointed at the rash there.

"She put up with the pain just to save you embarrassment. She waited until she got home to take any medicine, and the rash still hasn't gone away."

"Do you even understand? A severe allergy can kill someone!"

I said flatly.

"None of the oil or ingredients used at yesterday's dinner contained peanuts. If you don't believe me, go check the security footage at the old estate."

At that, panic flickered in Anna's eyes, and her eyes immediately reddened.

"So you're saying I lied to frame you?"

"Even if you don't like me, there's no need to smear my name. I'm not that kind of person."

Landon tenderly wiped away her tears, then turned to me.

"Anna is sweet and kind. She would never stoop to those dirty little tricks."

"Apologize to her, now!"

I didn't budge. "I didn't do anything. Why should I apologize?"

Landon let out an incredulous laugh and pointed at me.

"Fine, fine, fine. You deliberately fed someone food they're allergic to, and you still won't own up to it. Is this how Mrs. Delgado is supposed to behave?!"

"Alright. If you won't apologize, then spend a few days in jail and think about what you've done."

He turned to the two officers.

"As Anna's employer, it's my duty to protect my staff."

"Rose may be my wife, but I won't shield her. She's suspected of intentionally harming Anna. Please take her into custody."

The two officers exchanged a glance, then said to me:

"Mrs. Delgado, please come with us. We need you to help with the investigation."

Just then, Dr. Lawrence rushed over.

She planted herself in front of me.

"No!"

"Rose just underwent an abortion, and she hemorrhaged badly during the procedure. She's not out of danger yet. She absolutely cannot leave!"