Chapter 22

In the past, Rita would never dare to reject Nelson. She feared the unknown consequences if she provoked him. However, things were different now. Rita headed to the hospital to check on her grandmother's matters. When she returned home, she received a call from Abbott, who told her that he was going back to Westgrad. Abbott's family wasn't in New Clamport, and his business was mainly in Westgrad. That was his territory. "So sudden?" said Rita. Abbott let out a small "hmm" before asking, "Are you coming with me?" Rita hesitated. She needed to keep a watchful eye on her grandmother's case. Earlier that day, she had uncovered a new clue. The nurses and doctors who had been taking care of her grandmother had all left the hospital. The more she thought about it, the more suspicious she felt. "I'll have to decline, Abbott," Rita replied. "I need to handle my grandmother's affairs. I'll come find you when I'm done." Right now, dealing with her grandmother's matters was of the utmost importanc