Chapter 144

Zion stood beside the hospital bed, staring at Cassandra’s lifeless, pale face. He tugged at his father’s sleeve and quietly asked, “Dad, why is sis still sleeping? She’s been sleeping for so long.” The Taylor family had shielded him so well that, at just over five years old, he still had no clue what death meant. To him, Cassandra was just taking a really long nap—just like those lazy weekends at home. Richard’s hands were clenched into tight fists, his whole body tense. He couldn't wrap his head around the fact that the daughter he had just started to truly accept and open up to… was suddenly gone. He’d been watching her grow into someone amazing lately, bit by bit. She had kept a low profile for so long, and just when she was about to shine... fate had to be this cruel. Mara. As soon as her name flashed through his mind, rage and sorrow filled his bloodshot eyes with a sharp chill. Cassandra, don’t worry. Dad will get justice for you. I swear it. Standing nearby, Charlotte’s nose st