Chapter 246

Christina struggled to sit up, the pain in her heart overwhelming as she recalled what had just happened.

At that moment, someone outside heard the commotion and quickly walked in. "Ms. Windsor, you're awake?"

Christina looked up and saw it was Bob.

She gave a faint smile. "Four years and you're still by his side. Nothing's changed."

"Mr. Cavendish has been a great benefactor to me. Of course, I stay by his side. How are you feeling, Ms. Windsor? Should I call a doctor to check on you?" Bob asked gently.

Christina waved her hand dismissively. "No need, I'm feeling much better now. I need to go to the police station to find out what's going on!"

Bob hesitated, then looked troubled. "I'm sorry, Ms. Windsor, but Mr. Cavendish instructed that if you woke up, you should stay in the hospital and not wander around."

"What do you mean?" Christina suddenly stood up. "Is he trying to keep me under house arrest? Does he know how worried I am about my missing child? What is he trying to do?"

Bob replied solemnly, "You misunderstand Mr. Cavendish. He's concerned about your health and wants you to receive proper treatment. As for the child, he has made arrangements."

Christina let out a bitter laugh. "Him? It's a miracle if he's not helping the culprit. How could he possibly help me?"

She stumbled as she got up, ready to leave.

Bob immediately reached out to block her path. "Ms. Windsor, I'm sorry, but you can't leave!"

Christina didn't expect this and was instantly furious. She pulled out her phone. "Do you believe I'll call the police and report you for unlawful detention?"

Bob was in a difficult position. William hadn't given instructions for this scenario, and he couldn't just snatch the phone from her.

As Christina unlocked her phone and was about to dial, she suddenly saw a strange message.

She remembered that the person who kidnapped Harper had sent her a message before, telling her to go to that abandoned steel factory. Maybe this was another trick. She opened the message, and what she saw made her gasp for air.

It was a photo of Harper, bloodied and battered, looking horrific.

She almost dropped her phone in shock.

After a long moment, she found her voice, trembling as she spoke to Bob. "Take me to the police station, now."

Tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.

Bob initially didn't want to agree, but when he saw the content on her phone, he was also shocked and quickly nodded. "Alright, I'll take you to the police station."

At the station, she immediately sought out the detective in charge.

The detective sighed when he saw her. "We have some leads. We're working hard on it and should have more information soon."

Christina couldn't focus on his words. She was in a daze, feeling like her soul was slipping away.

"Look at this photo."

The detective took her phone, and his expression changed dramatically when he saw the image. "What's going on here?"

"I just woke up and saw this photo. Is my daughter already dead? What should I do? Where do I find her?" Christina was on the verge of tears.

The detective tried to comfort her. "Don't worry, we'll analyze this photo in our tech department to understand the situation. Please try to stay calm."

Christina felt like she was on the brink of madness, teetering on the edge.

"How can I not be worried? My daughter... she hasn't even had a chance to enjoy life. I finally got her back, and now she's being taken from me again. Why is fate so cruel?"

She sobbed uncontrollably.

William arrived after hearing the news. When he saw the photo, he was stunned.

"Christina..."

Christina looked at him with red, tear-filled eyes, full of hatred. "This is all your fault. Didn't you say you'd find Harper if I stayed in the hospital? Is this what you call helping?"

William didn't know how to explain. "I was only trying to find Harper, which is why I went to Jennifer."

"You think I'll believe your lies? William, you're not trustworthy." Christina was in agony. She turned to the detective. "I need to tell you something."

She recounted the message she received and the trip to South Star Scrap Factory, including her encounter with Jennifer and her suspicion that Jennifer was behind it all.

The detective's face changed. "She is indeed a prime suspect. Where is she now? We need to bring her in for questioning. You should have told us this earlier."

Christina glanced at William. "I didn't tell you sooner because of him!"

William pressed his lips together, remaining silent.

Jennifer was quickly brought to the station. Sitting in the interrogation room behind a glass window, Christina wanted to tear her apart.

Her Harper was so young, having barely begun to experience life. If not for the drive for revenge, Christina might not have been able to hold on.

She clenched her fists, watching the police interrogate Jennifer.

The female officer opened the interrogation record, her face expressionless. "Why did you go to South Star Scrap Factory that day?"

Jennifer looked up. "Someone sent me a message, telling me to go there."

"For what reason?" the officer pressed.

Jennifer let out a bitter laugh. "The person said they could help me win William's heart back."

"And you went for that?" The officer was incredulous. "Just for that reason?"

Jennifer's eyes bore into the officer's, her voice hauntingly soft. "Have you ever loved someone? When you love someone deeply enough, you won't give up on even the slightest hope, even if it's false."

The officer coughed. "Alright, back to the matter at hand. Even if you were tricked into going there, why did you attack Ms. Windsor?"

"I thought she was behind it," Jennifer lied without blinking. "I wanted to confront her and take her to the police, but she fought back and disfigured me. You should arrest her, not me!"