Chapter 315

When I got to the hospital, Heather Carter wasn’t in her room. The caregiver told me someone had come to visit her and took her out to the courtyard. "What time do you think it is? There are so many people watching her—how could you just let someone take her out like that?" I snapped. The caregiver looked startled. "But it wasn’t just anyone—it was Mr. Lewis." Right. If it hadn’t been someone familiar, there’s no way they would’ve let my mom leave. But seriously, of all times, what good could come out of Xander Lewis showing up? I rushed out, heart pounding, determined to bring my mom back immediately. And deep down, I had already made up my mind—I'd have to send her back to prison. Better that than more drama. But as I got closer to the courtyard, I could already hear Heather’s excited voice, “Wow, that’s so sweet! It’s really yummy. More, I want more!” By the time I reached her, she was sitting on a bench, happily munching on cotton candy. Xander was sitting beside her, holding more