Debra’s POV:


    My mind yed detective, connecting the dots of past events until a crystal-clear picture emerged in my thoughts.


    The puzzle pieces slotted together seamlessly.


    “The writing’s on the wall; Jackson secretly yed his cards close to his chest.


    He agreed with the Barton family, bringing in the second group of Roz Town’s folks into the foggy forest, all in exchange for their child’s good treatment.


    Be, blissfully ignorant initially, held on to her unwavering belief in her husband’s goodness.


    She risked it all to take me in and save people, aiming to vindicate his innocence.


    ”


    “The Barton family again!” Caleb’s anger bubbled up, nearly causing him to pound the wall with his fist.


    My heart sank as well.


    “Indeed, Be and Jackson are victims of the foggy forest.


    They’ve toiled for years, bleeding their wallets dry to afford the steep medical bills for their child.


    They’ve been nothing but honest, while the Barton family maniptes these innocent parents, an excessive toll!”


    In such a scenario, Jackson wouldn’t be willing to spill the beans.


    For parents, their children were their Achilles’ heel; they’d endure any hardship for the sake of their child’s well-being.


    But…


    Recalling Be’s previous visit to my ward, clutching those flowers, hope kindled within me.


    Her anxious demeanor suggested she knew of her husband’s deceit.


    Her strong character drove her to keep it hidden, all for the child’s sake.


    Perhaps there was a sliver of room to maneuver, starting with the child.This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    I scrutinized Carlos’ documents meticulously and made up my mind.


    “I want to see Be and Jackson’s child.


    There might be a breadcrumb trail to follow.


    ”


    Caleb agreed.


    “Go ahead if you wish.


    I’ve got matters to attend to, so I can’te with you.


    Do stay vignt, and it wouldn’t hurt to bring backup.


    ”


    “Understood,” I nodded.


    .


    “What’s your next move?”


    Caleb said in a grave tone, “Time’s ticking.


    I’m calling a meeting with my trusted subordinates.


    We’re nning to establish an istion belt near the foggy forest.


    ”


    “An istion belt?”


    “Yes, the forest’s a minefield.


    I intend to set it aze to obliterate the poison that’s endangering the Thorn Edge Pack.


    ”


    That was a good idea.


    If executed sessfully, the poison’s grip on the forest would disperse, no longer menacing every person who went in.


    “Count me in,” I dered.


    Caleb continued, “But the foggy forest has also yed its part in guarding the Thorn Edge Pack.


    I fear once it vanishes, other packs might seize the chance to mount attacks.


    We need to convene a meeting in advance, nning our defense post-burning.


    ”


    “Agreed.


    We’ll divide and conquer.


    ”


    “Okay.


    ”


    To save time, we embarked on our separate missions.


    On my way to the hospital, Zoe called me.


    “How are you and Caleb holding up? I’ve been swamped tending to the second group of residents since my awakening, hardly a moment to check on you.


    ”