Chapter 49. Eye for an Eye

However, Frank didn't care. Leaning back in the chair, he raised his finger to the side of his ear, indicating for Sophia to listen.

"I admit I have made a big mistake some time ago. I threatened someone with a knife, but instead, my daughter was stabbed."

Melanie looked a little embarrassed when she said it. However, her eyes were clear. She was clearly sane.

"Then, I realized that the action was wrong and dangerous. But at that time, I was too afraid to accept the fact that I was indeed depressed. I thought that the rehabilitation center could destroy my reputation. I looked for a way to escape. Because of that, the night before Frank sent me here, I contacted someone."

Sophia's hands clenched tighter. The drops of tears were lined up on the edge of her eyelid, waiting for the blink to slide.

"The woman asked me to pretend to be crazy. She said she could manipulate the news to corner my son and daughter-in-law then surprise the public by revealing tha