Chapter 241

James Bennett’s mind was all over the place. Part of him felt convinced by Maria Lewis’s words—"I have a kid" did sound like something that’d make her stay calm and rational. But another part of him kept replaying how vengeful she could be. If she had it in her to take revenge for her dog, it might just be possible. The timing… it was all way too convenient. If she'd found out about her dog just a few days later, or if his mother hadn’t been poisoned—he might not be suspecting her like this. Down at the hospital, word quietly spread among the nurses that a big celebrity was in the VIP ward. Whenever they had a break, they’d sneak up for a peek. The VIP ward was on the seventh floor—below were labs and meeting rooms, and above, the admin offices. Not many people came up here, so even if the lower floors were buzzing, this spot stayed quiet. In that silence, even the smallest sounds stood out. Near the stairs, nurses could be heard whispering and nudging each other, telling someone to lo