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Cherise and Morris didn’t wrap up dinner until about ten at nig
Leo, who hadn’t headed home yet, walked over with a serious look and said, “Mr. Chivers, Mrs. Chivers, the Muller family drama is all over the news.
“And Garrick just confessed to the witchcraft incident involving Mrs. Chivers’s grandmother, Megan, from years ago.”
Hearing this, Morris and Cherise exchanged a glance.
Morris immediately said, “Turn on the TV”
Leo nodded and quickly turned it on.
The screen lit up with bold red letters reading ‘Muller Family Sendal“, as the anchor began the report.
“Under the instructions of Mr. Rayburn Muller’s attorney, we’re covering the story of Mr. Rayburn Muller’s divorce from Mrs. Rita Muller.
“Reports confirm that Mr. Rayburn, head of the Muller family, officially ended his nearly fifty–five–year marriage with Mrs. Rita today.
“The reasons behind the divorce are complicated and won’t be detailed here.
Following the divorce, Mrs. Rita’s brother, Garrick, turned himself in.
“He admitted to orchestrating the disappearance of Mr. Rayburns first wife, Mrs. Megan Muller, decades ago. Garrick confessed to kidnapping her, using witchcraft, and disposing of her body.
“His goal was to eliminate her and secure his sister’s happiness in marriage.
“Now, we’ll play an audio recording of Garrick’s confession.”
The anchor paused, and the audio began to play.
It captured the conversation between Rayburn, Warren, and Seraphina during their visit to the Hawkins family, where Garrick admitted to being responsible for Megan’s murder.
Wrapping up the segment, the anchor added, “Garrick has now surrendered and is under tight security. Authorities have launched investigations into both the Hawkins and Muller families.
“Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.”
At that moment, Leo paused the broadcast.
Morris took a sip of his coffee and turned to Cherise. “What’s your take?
“I didn’t expect Garrick to shoulder all the blame.”
Cherise, still staring at the frozen TV screen, lightly tapped her fingers on the dining table. “I talked with Liam about this before. Nobles, especially the older generation, are fiercely protective of their family’s reputation.
To save the Hawkins family, they had no choice but to let one person take the fall.
“Garrick, already suffering from backlash, must have realized he didn’t have much time left. His sacrifice to protect the family wasn’t surprising.
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“But his old–fashioned way of thinking was so ingrained that he didn’t see how much times have changed.
In this digital age, there’s no way the whole Hawkins family could stay out of it.
“Sadly, some people ended up benefiting from this situation.
“Next time, I’ll make sure to take them all downt
Cherise said with determination in her eyes.
Morris nodded in agreement. “You’re right.
“And what about the Muller family? It’s clear Rayburn is trying to make up for something”
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Cherise paused when she heard Rayburn’s name. “I feel both resentment and pity for him, but honestly, my resentment outweighs the pity.
“If it weren’t for the Muller family, my grandmother wouldn’t have gone through all that,
“One thing’s for sure–my relationship with him will never be like that of a normal grandfather and granddaughter. I just can’t do it.”
As Cherise had predicted, the drama involving the Hawkins and Muller families quickly spread.
At the Chivers Residence, Mrs. Chivers, watching the news on TV slammed the table in anger. “Unbelievable! How can people like this exist?
“Poor Cherise’s grandmother! The Hawkins family has always been a bad lot–I could tell even back in my day. This divorce is for the best.
“And don’t tell me Rita didn’t know what her brother did, both cut from the same cloth.”
Meanwhile, at the Simpson residence, Gavino couldn’t sit still after watching the news and paced around all night
Truman finally had enough. “Gavino, come on! It’s the middle of the night! If you don’t go to bed, I swear I’m calling the
cops.
“Stay up if you want, but leave me out of it–I’m dead tired!”
Cavino stopped in his tracks and turned to Truman. “Can you believe it? How can people be so awful? You have no idea how amazing Cherise’s grandmother was when she was young.
“And to think she was hurt by Rita’s brother–it’s disgusting. How could Rita have a brother like that?”
Truman let out a snort, gave Gavino a pat on the shoulder, and stood up. “Gavino, you’re way too trusting!
“You really believe your old classmate is innocent? Ever hear the saying, ‘He that lies down with dogs must rise Rita is probably just as bad as her brother.
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Watch out, or you might end up getting yourself into trouble. And let me tell you, I’m not Cherise who can break witchcraft.
“Anyway, I’m done goodnight”
“Hey, don’t just walk off! Stay and talk this over with me a bit more, Gavino called out.
At the Jarrett residence, Lucas was equally livid, dragging Mary into a late–night discussion.
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“From now on, keep your distance front the Hawkins family, Noe of them are decent–remember that he said.
Mary, sitting on a chair, muttered under her breath, “You’re just mad about what happened to Megan
“Don’t forget, you liked her back then.
“And besides, it was Garrick who did all that; Rita might not have known.”
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She wasn’t exactly whispering, and Lucas heard her loud and clear. “Mary, are you serious? Don’t be so naive. Don’t let yourself get fooled and end up helping them
“And I didn’t like Megan! When did I ever?“)
Mary stood up, firing back, “You had me deliver love letters to hert How could you say you didn’t?”
Lucas pointed at her head in frustration. “That was ages ago! I was just a dumb kid–totally immature. And don’t tell me you only ever liked me back then.
“Besides, I realized later that I liked you, and I confessed, didn’t Haven’t I been good to you all these years?
“Honestly, you’re something else.”
Mary softened a little, conceding. “Fine, I’ll admit you’ve been really good to me.”
“Exactly. So just stay away from the Hawkins family, alright?” Lucas said.
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