Chapter 1141

Molly's case may have a different outcome than initially believed—a conclusion far removed from a simple car accident. Skylar found Joe already home upon entering.

“Aiken discovered things about Molly,” Joe revealed. “Her older sister was murdered in her bed by Edwin and others. They kept it secret from Grandma. Molly married Edwin for revenge, and he's become a complete wreck.”

Joe's use of "wreck" underscored his contempt for his father. Even without Molly, Edwin was never a decent man.

Skylar understood everything. Molly's involvement with Edwin, her manipulation—it was all revenge.

“Did he know about Molly’s past?” she asked.

Joe's face remained impassive. “He just found out. Molly's sister was eighteen, a top SAT scorer, when she was killed. They were worse than animals!”

Skylar felt sympathy for Molly. She’d pursued revenge relentlessly, sacrificing happiness, only to lose her life.

“Were those involved still in Jipsburg?” Skylar inquired.

After two decades by Edwin's side, Molly must have exacted her revenge before anyone realized.

“They’ve died of illness or in accidents,” Joe said coldly.

Skylar wasn't surprised. Over the years, Molly likely uncovered the truth about them. Those who harmed others deserved their fate.

“This explains things,” Skylar mused. “Edwin possessed cursed objects abroad. Living with him, Molly must have been affected.”

“This car accident, seemingly mysterious, might be a result of these evil influences,” Skylar speculated. “But if it was truly an accident, then perhaps Edwin…”

The conspiracy theories about Molly being silenced might be unfounded.

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“I’m going for a smoke on the balcony,” Joe said, rising and heading outside.

Watching his solitary figure, Skylar felt a heavy weight in her chest. She understood his pain. The hurt inflicted by one's parents is indescribable.

Edwin's actions harmed many, robbing Joe of his mother and a father's presence, leaving him burdened by hatred. Anyone would need time to process that.

She took two bottles of water to the balcony. Joe hugged her, and she returned the embrace. The wind was strong, but Joe's warmth banished the chill.

“Don’t leave me,” he said.

Skylar's heart ached.

“Okay,” she replied. As long as he kept his promise, she would stay.

Days later, Lizzie asked Skylar for a favor. Hearing Skylar's shop was hiring a jewelry designer, Lizzie hoped Skylar would consider a young woman she knew, despite her lack of formal training.

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