Chapter 108. Helpless 1

Daphne realized. She should have stayed calm. Not to act rashly. But how could she stay calm when Garrett asked a completely unexpected question? Daphne was shocked. And the surprise was clearly visible on her face, as her eyes widened and one hand went up to her mouth.

Daphne knew that her reaction was too late. Especially with one word her tongue couldn't hold back.

"What?"

All of Daphne's reflexes had provided Garrett with an answer. And Daphne knew she couldn't deny it. In the end, all she could do was close her eyes as her hand slowly descended. Her fingers clenched in her lap.

"How do you know it was me who did this?"

Garrett couldn't say that he'd seen Carolus' name pop up on Dirk's phone screen during his visit. He didn't want to take the risk for the two middle-aged men.

So, Garrett smiled. And seeing that, Daphne knew she wouldn't get an answer to that particular question.

"It doesn't matter how I know, grandma," Garrett sai