Chapter 689. Exposing Her Scheme

Fallon stepped forward first, holding up a report. “This is the toxicology analysis of my mother’s daily medicine. It shows traces of a drug called omeprazole. Prolonged use of it leads to muscle weakness and paralysis.”

Nicoletta gave a cold laugh. “And what does that have to do with me? You’re the one who got her prescription filled, aren’t you?”

“Yes, I did,” Fallon said steadily. “I went to the pharmacy with Dr. Travis’s prescription. But later, someone added omeprazole to the mix. The dosage was small enough to go unnoticed. My mother was slowly poisoned, developing megaloblastic anemia, which eventually caused her paralysis. I have the pathology report right here.”

She handed another document to Hector. His brows furrowed tightly as he read.

He turned toward Nicoletta. “Was this your doing?”

Nicoletta grabbed his arm in panic. “Of course not! Hector, you’ve known me for years—you know my character. Everything I’ve done has been for you and for thi