Chapter 69

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However, Caleb knew Jasper well enough to understand that the issue with Ady was far from resolved. He informed the cousins not out of courtesy, but to prepare them for Jasper's inevitable actions.

This was particularly important given their recent anger towards Ady for her harsh treatment of their mother.

Caleb was taken aback by his cousins' reactions.

"Don't get it twisted, Caleb. Mr. Russell is a cold and calculating man, not the type to get soft over anyone," one cousin skeptically said.

They scoffed at the idea that Jasper would go to such lengths for a woman who had already been through a marriage.

Who would believe that?

Yet, the unfolding events soon challenged their disbelief.

lan visited Petal Creek Orphanage and efficiently uncovered the teacher responsible for the magic powder switch. With Kamryn's unwavering assistance, they secured a confession.

The teacher admitted he had been bribed by Aurora's assistant, supporting his statemnent with bank records.

lan diligently captured the confession on video and gathered all pertinent evidence,forwarding it directly to the Marsh family.

Jasper's stance was simple-Evelina deserved justice.

While the Marsh brothers braced themselves,Franklin and Ady were caught off guard. Ady was quick to dismiss the allegations. "Absurd!I've never ordered anyone to harm that girl."

However,Franklin,standing by his ethical principles,refused to defend his mother against these serious charges.

He said, "You manipulated Aurora's assistant by threatening her sister, leading her to corrupt the orphanage teacher. That teacher then tampered with the boy's magic powder, resulting in Evelina's accident. Jasper has documented proof linking each of these actions. The evidence is conclusive. How can you deny it?"

He then added bluntly, "It must be you or Aurora. If Aurora orchestrated this, she will face grave consequences."

Ady, furious, lifted her cane at her eldest son. "Have you forgotten whose son you are? How dare you accuse your mother?"

Franklin did not flinch as the cane hovered above him. "Strike if you must, but afterward, you must assume responsibility. Evelina is known as the Sight Weaver. Caleb once mentioned inviting her to treat Vivienne's eyes. I was worried about her skills and didn't agree, but now she's cured Florrie's eyes.Despite my initial doubts about her, her skills are undeniable."

Franklin had been about to discuss inviting Evelina to treat Vivienne's eyes when the incident occurred.So his frustration was understandable.

But Ady, overcome with rage, struck Franklin on the shoulder with her cane. "Are you implying that I orchestrated Evelina's blinding to prevent her from treating Vivienne? I must assume responsibility?Even after Jasper's actions led to Aurora's assistant's demise, I haven't pursued that issue!"

Franklin had grown used to his mother's explosive temper.

Standing his ground, he said, "The death of the assistant was tragic but unintentional. Her involvement in a harmful scheme led Jasper to her.I'll see to her funeral arrangements and ensure that Aurora takes in her sister."

Ady's anger flared again. "Have you lost your senses? Aurora isn't even wed, and now you propose she raise a child?"

Franklin's expression hardened. "Tell me, did Aurora know about the threats you made to her assistant? If not, then on whose behalf were you targeting Evelina?"

Ady was beside herself with rage, struggling to form words. "You despise Aurora's closeness to me, don't you? This is revenge for the remarks I made about your wife! Aurora might not be my flesh and blood,but she has been a part of our family for over two decades. Isn't that akin to being my own granddaughter? Why can't you and Vivienne show her some affection? It's not her fault that Jazmine is gone-"

"Mother!" Franklin's loud interruption cut through the room,causing Ady to pause.

He directed her attention with his gaze, and Ady spun around, her breath catching at the sight of Vivienne's weary face.