Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk (Williams and Shawn)

"Alright, time's up," the guard announced.

Lillian ended the call and was escorted away. Just before leaving, she turned and flashed Rose a knowing smile.

...

Yesterday, once Allison was out of the woods, Rose finally broke the news to Joshua about Ben's poisoning. Ben was in bad shape, and with not much time left, there wasn't any sense in keeping him in the ICU. The doctors moved him to a regular room so he could spend his last days with family.

Grandma Emily had a heart attack from the shock last night and was admitted to the hospital too. Since then, Joshua had barely left Ben's side, only stepping away briefly to check on Grandma Emily.

Rose had left the prison and grabbed lunch before arriving at the hospital.

In Ben's hospital room, Rose glanced at Joshua. "Have you eaten?"

Joshua shook his head. "No appetite."

"You've got to eat, even if you don't feel like it. You're hurt too. You can't just run on empty," she insisted.noveldrama

With that, Rose called Joshua's assistant, John. "Can you bring Joshua some lunch?"

"Yes, ma'am."

John had been with Joshua at the hospital since the incident with Allison and was aware of Ben's situation, so Rose didn't need to specify where to deliver the food; John already knew.

"Your grandpa's coming back to Oak Lake tomorrow afternoon," Rose mentioned to Joshua.

Joshua just nodded.

Ben was awake, looking frail and hollow-eyed, his lips a troubling shade. Rose glanced at him and sighed quietly.

The man who had argued with her just last night was now close to death. Life sure had a way of throwing curveballs.

Thinking about it, Rose couldn't help but feel a wave of sadness. Despite the lack of romance in their marriage, they'd shared nearly thirty years together; there was a bond, even if it was more familial than anything else.

Ben didn't realize that after hearing about

this condition last night, Rot

had spent the night wide awake 1.

silently shedding tears.

Emotions are tricky like that. Even without love, losing someone you've spent

thirty years with is undeniably tough.

Rose looked at Ben. "Have you eaten?"

Ben knew his time was short; the doctors said he had a month at most.

He replied weakly, "Does it matter if I eat or not? I'm on my way out anyway." Rose fell silent.

Joshua added, "I had food brought in earlier, but he hasn't touched it."

"Try to eat something," Rose finally said after a long pause, unsure of what else to offer.

Ben's gaze lingered on Rose for a moment before a faint, bitter smile appeared.

"I'm dying. Are you happy now?"

Hearing this, Rose's composure shattered.

"Ben!" she cried, her voice breaking, "I'm not as cruel as you think!"

Ben watched Rose's reaction and stayed silent.

Seeing his parents like this, Joshua

felt

Cep sadness. He sighed

heavily and left the room, givial net

them some space.

...

The police investigated the Fisher family mansion and Lillian's private villa,

uncovering some suspicious items.