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Chapter 259 In Disbelief
Alaina’s expression froze. “What are you saying?”
She knew Helen hated Caroline–but this? Trying to kill both of them? It made no sense.
Teresa pointed toward the cauldron sitting in the middle of the table. “See that soup? Looks harmless, doesn’t it? Too bad your lovely daughter dumped poison in it. I’ll let you figure out what that means.
Alaina stumbled back, legs nearly giving out. “No… Helen wouldn’t. She’s not that kind of girl. This has Caroline’s fingerprints all over it! You don’t know what she was like living under our roof. Always envious, always scheming. I wouldn’t be shocked if she planted that poison herself and tried to frame Helen!”
Caroline didn’t blink. She met Teresa’s gaze, and the two of them shared a silent smile–tight–lipped and unreadable.
Then Teresa turned back to Alaina and said, “I won’t lic–I’ve never cared for your daughter. The only reason she’s under my roof is because she might be carrying a Grayson heir. But that still needs to be confirmed. And since you’re here, let’s settle it now. We’re taking her to the hospital for a paternity test.
Alaina’s face drained of color. A test? That couldn’t happen.
She raised her hands fast. “No. Helen’s not in the shape for that. She’s too weak. That kind of stress could really hurt her.”
Teresa’s eyes sharpened. “She’s been living on tonics and supplements for weeks. She’ll survive. If the child’s ours, I’ll make sure she gets everything she needs. I’ll even arrange for her and Linden to marry immediately.”
That hit Alaina square in the chest. Marriage to Linden–that was the dream. Helen would finally secure her place.
But… if the baby wasn’t Linden’s?
That possibility gnawed at her gut.
Teresa noticed the flicker of doubt in Alaina’s eyes. Without a word, she pulled a sleek bank card from her coat pocket and laid it on the table.
“There’s 30 grand in there. Agree to the test now, and the money’s yours.”
Alaina stared at the card, the silver lettering gleaming like the jackpot she’d been chasing for years.
Since the factory had gone under, she’d been rationing everything–skipping meals, wearing the same clothes, cutting back on meds. But this money … this would flip everything back. She could live like she used to. No limits. No sacrifices.
Helen had been clinging to Linden every single day, and judging by that, the odds of the baby being a Grayson heir were high.
Losing out on 30 grand over a maybe? That would be downright stupid.
Alaina didn’t think twice. She made the call.
“I’m in,” she said, nodding without hesitation. “We’ll do the test.”
Chapter 259 in Disbelief
Teresa didn’t waste a second. I’ll go change. We’re leaving as soon as I’m ready. She got ir into her room
She had waited long enough. That paternity test was happening today
Originally, she had planned to handle things delicately–to wait until Helen came around on her own Bu that plan died the second Helen tried to poison her and Caroline.
She couldn’t afford to leave anything to chance. Not after that.
And with Alaina tagging along, it gave her just the opportunity she needed. Once the test was done, and Helen came to, it wouldn’t be her problem anymore.
Teresa dressed fast. A hospital car showed up shortly after and whisked them away.
Caroline stayed behind. She didn’t need to go.
Based on how Helen had acted, it wasn’t hard to guess what the results would be.
She’d figured she’d be stuck at the Grayson Residence for at least a week, but with how things were going, it looked like she’d be out by the end of the day.
After cleaning the table and scrubbing every dish, she sat quietly, waiting for Teresa to return. All she needed now was a quick goodbye.
But the door didn’t open for hours. And when it finally did, it wasn’t Mrs. Grayson who stepped in–it was Helen.
She kicked the door open so hard it banged against the wall, storming into the room like a fireball. Her eyes locked on Caroline as she charged forward, seething.. “You filthy bitch! What the hell did you do to me?”
Caroline didn’t even flinch. She looked her dead in the eye and said, “So, I guess you got the test done?”
Helen’s face twisted with rage. She raised her hand to slap her.
But Caroline moved first–she caught her wrist and gave a firm push. Helen stumbled back, nearly losing her balance.
She looked pale, shaken, barely steady on her feet. Caroline tilted her head, voice cool. “You’re already in rough shape. I’m not gonna take advantage. Get some rest. Come at me when you’re not about to pass out.”
Her calmness only made Helen more furious. “You said the pork had chicken soup in it. Then how are you still standing?” she snapped.
She’d planned everything–the broth, the timing. That soup was supposed to kill Caroline and that witch. But somehow, it had turned on her.
She’d blacked out and thought that was it–that she was done for.
And yet, she woke up in a hospital bed, groggy and weak. Her mother had been sitting there. So was Teresa.
And the first thing her mother said was, “The test is already done.”
Helen couldn’t shake the feeling that something was seriously off. If Caroline had really slipped the poisoned soup into the pork, then why wasn’t she curled up sick somewhere too?
Chapter 259 In Disbelief
And this wasn’t just a typical allergy scare–they were dealing with rat poison, the kind that could end a life with just a taste. Even a small dose should’ve knocked Caroline flat. Yet, she looked perfectly fine
That’s when it clicked–Caroline and that spiteful witch had set her up.
Helen’s chest heaved with fury, her confusion morphing into pure rage. But Caroline wasn’t interested in dragging it out. She gave a cool shrug. “It’s not that complicated. I didn’t use the soup. I used oyster sauce.
Helen’s jaw clenched. Her eyes darkened, then widened with sudden realization. Since childhood, oyster sauce had been her kryptonite. A housekeeper once made stir–fried greens with it, not knowing she was allergic. Minutes after dinner, she’d broken out in hives and struggled to breathe.
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