Chapter 1022
Debra sighed, โJust drive normally. I wonโt ask anymore.โ
โThank you for your understanding, Mrs. Houston,โ Barton said.
The car ride smoothed out after that.
โThanks, honey,โ Marion said.
โJust shut up,โ Debra glared at him, and he quickly zipped his mouth.
When they arrived at the Potter Mansion, Debra helped Marion out of the car. The hall was empty except for a maid cleaning.
โBarton, do you know where Erica and Randy are?โ Debra asked.
โThey went out for a meal last night and never came back. Maybe they stayed out,โ Barton replied.
โStayed out?โ Debra muttered.
Just then, a voice echoed from upstairs. โYouโre finally back. Where were you all night? Why is no one here?โ
Garland looked down, surprised to find Marion injured. Remembering Juanโs visit last night and his talk of disappearing for a while, Garland had a chilling thought: โEventually, Juan made a move against his rival in love.โ
It was understandable. No men could stand their loved ones being with someone else.
โMr. Eaton, whatโs with the look?โ Debra asked, detecting a hint of pity in Garlandโs gaze.
โOh, nothing. I just didnโt expect Mr. Houston to get hurt,โ Garland replied, snapping out of a daze.
Marion was leaning on Debra. His pale face lacked its usual sharpness.
โI need to get Marion to the room. His wound might have reopened in the car,โ Debra said, not in the mood to chat.
Garland watched silently, impressed by Juanโs ruthlessness. Luckily, Marion wasnโt dead.
Debra paused near Garland, sensing something off. โDo you have something to say?โ
โMe? No,โ Garland stammered.
He didnโt dare to speak out of turn. Who knew? Juan might stab him too because of it.
Debra was skeptical but focused on getting Marion upstairs.
โHe is acting weird, nothing like heโs rumored to be,โ she muttered, glancing at Marion.
Chapter 1022
Barton didnโt want you to talk earlier in the car. Were you two plotting something?
โNot really, I just donโt play their games. Theyโre crooked.โ
โSo, you figured it out on your own?โ
โYou could say that.โ
โLast night, you showed up just in time. Someone must have tipped you off.โ
She had been too shocked to think much about it. Thinking back now, everything seemed too convenient. Marion had arrived just in time, and even the police had come along.
Furthermore, a folding knife wasnโt really a handy weapon. Everything seemed to have been staged, and Juan had been waiting for that moment to get arrested.
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