Chapter 1165

When Jane stepped outside, Frederick was already waiting, tall and composed in the fading light. The moment his gaze landed on her, the stern lines on his face melted into a rare warmth. "Frederick, how is Terry doing?" she asked as she approached, her voice tinged with concern. "Jane, everything with Terry has been taken care of. You don’t need to go." Frederick reached out, his large hand closing gently around hers. Violet still had to be dealt with—but he would never let Jane be dragged into it. Jane froze mid-step, her mind turning sharply. Her bright eyes locked on his, their sparkle dimming into a knowing depth. "Brother Frederick… you’re using Terry as bait, aren’t you?" "Jane, Terry’s health is failing," he said steadily, not looking away. "He asked me for this chance to do one last thing for me. It’s also his way of making amends for his past mistakes." Terry had always believed Violet, for all her stubbornness, wasn’t truly evil at heart. That was why he’d accepted her as his