Chapter 36

Thanks to Margaret's attentive care, Lester's recovery had been swift. Autumn had arrived, and by now, his bones had mostly healed. The next phase was rehabilitation with daily physical therapy to rebuild muscle strength and get his body back into shape. Just last week, he was finally freed from the maze of wires and monitors. He could even go out once in a while, though still in a wheelchair, with Margaret pushing him around. However, after being stuck in bed for months, even that felt like freedom. Still, something was bothering him. "Margie, let's visit someone tomorrow. There are things we need to clear up." "Alright." She knew he meant Scarlett. It had been over three months since she was arrested. It was time to get some answers. "But we'll need to check with the doctor first to see if you're allowed to go out." Scarlett's sentence had already been passed. She was found guilty of attempted murder. The Hamilton family had dug up proof of her past attempts on Margaret's life a