Chapter 189 Chapter 189 While Thalia''s situation had stabilized - her life saved by the narrowest of margins - Andrew''s condition remained decidedly grim . The doctors exined that Andrew had been poisoned over an extended period . The toxin had infiltrated his vital organs , and his condition was beyond medical intervention , Upon hearing this devastating news , Lady ckwood''s eyes rolled back , and she copsed . The following day , Catherine visited the prison .


    Separated by ss , Grace sat in her prison uniform while Catherine took her seat on the visitor''s side . Theymunicated through corded telephones , A mocking smile shed across Grace''s face . " Mrs. ckwood , wonders never cease . I never thought you''de to see me . " Ever since Grace''s inappropriate feelings for Asher had been exposed , when Catherine had pped her , they had abandoned any pretense of a warm mother - daughter rtionship .


    Grace had subsequently been expelled from the ckwood family . Her form of address had changed from " Mother " to the formal " Mrs. ckwood . " From Grace''s arrest through her sentencing and imprisonment , Catherine hadn''t visited once , though Lady ckwood hade twice . Lady ckwood''s judgment was clouded by her excessive affection for Grace . Even with Andrew near death from poisoning , she refused to believe Grace could be responsible .


    Catherine''s gaze was cold as ice as she went straight to the point: " Was it you who poisoned Andrew ? " " Poisoned ? How could Andrew be poisoned ? " Grace feigned surprise , though amusement lurked in her eyes . " Drop the act , " Catherine said coldly . " No one else has a motive . Malfoy put you up to it , didn''t he ? " Grace smiled . " Mrs. ckwood , you should be more careful with such usations . You im I poisoned Andrew - where''s your evidence ?


    " " If you did it , you''ll have left traces . The evidence will be found . " " Hmm , " Grace''s smile radiated smug defiance . " So you have no evidence yet . " A sh of cold anger crossed Catherine''s eyes . " Grace , if you''ve poisoned Andrew , the ckwood family won''t let 15:25 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress 96.9 % Chapter 189 you get away with it . Are you still counting on Malfoy to rescue you ?


    Perhaps you don''t realize , being locked in here , but Malfoy has been arrested . " The smile vanished from Grace''s face , her voice suddenly rising in pitch : " What did you say ? Malfoy''s been arrested ? " Catherine''s lips curled into a cold smile . " Did you really think he was untouchable in Russia ? The Russian election resulted in the downfall of his political backing . The new Prime Minister immediately coordinated efforts to destroy Malfoy''s organization .


    He barely escaped and returned to London intent on a murder - suicide with Asher . Fortunately , Asher had bodyguards , and Malfoy failed . He''s in police custody now - fighting for his own survival . Do you truly believe he''ll save you ? " When Grace heard that Malfoy had intended to kill Asher in a murder - suicide , her heart clenched , and she blurted out : " Is Asher alright ? Was he hurt ? " Catherineughed bitterly . " That''s none of your concern . No one can save you now .


    If you confess to poisoning Andrew , your new crime would be considered a voluntary confession - potentially earning you a reduced sentence . If you wait until the police gather conclusive evidence , you''ll lose that opportunity . " " A reduced sentence ? " Grace''s eyes shed with scorn . " Do you take me for a fool ? If I truly poisoned Andrew , would the ckwood family ever show me leniency ? The very notion isughable . " Catherine''s voice hardened . " So you refuse to confess .


    " Grace''s response was airtight : " Why would I confess to something I haven''t done ? " " Time''s up , " the prison guard announced . As the call ended , Grace was led away by the guard . Before leaving , she turned back to give Catherine a pointed , meaningful smile . The previous day , after Thalia was dered out of danger , Catherine had finally informed Asher about Andrew''s poisoning . Andrew''s condition was too advanced for the intensive care unit to make any difference .


    The doctors had transferred him to a regr room so he could spend his remaining time with family . Lady ckwood had been hospitalized overnight after her cardiac episode triggered by the shocking news . Since the previous evening , Asher had divided his time between visiting his grandmother and sitting vigil at his father''s bedside . Catherine arrived at the hospital after leaving the prison and having lunch . In Andrew''s hospital room , Catherine nced at Asher .


    " Have you had anything to eat ? " 15.25 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress 97.0 % Chapter 189 Asher shook his head . " I''m not hungry . " " You need to eat something , even without an appetite . You''ve been injured too - you can''t afford to skip meals . " She called Asher''s assistant , Matt . " Could you bring some lunch for Asher , please ? " " Right away , ma''am . " Matt had apanied Asher to the hospital after Thalia''s incident and was also aware of Andrew''s condition .


    Catherine didn''t need to specify the location ; Matt understood . " Your grandfather will be back in London tomorrow afternoon , " Catherine told Asher . Asher responded with a simple " Mm . " Andrew was awake , his appearance gaunt , with sunken eye sockets and darkened lips . Catherine nced at him and sighed silently . It seemed surreal that the man she had argued with justst night was now facing his imminent mortality . Life was truly unpredictable .


    This thought filled Catherine with a profound mncholy . Though their marriagecked romantic love , they had been husband and wife for nearly thirty years . If not love , there was at least familiarity . Andrew didn''t know that after Catherine had learned of his condition from the doctors , she hadin awake all night , quietly shedding tears in the darkness . Human emotions areplex .


    Though love had left their rtionship , the prospect of losing someone who had been part of her daily life for thirty years was genuinely painful . Catherine looked at Andrew . " Managed to eat anything ? " Andrew was aware of his condition . He didn''t have long - the doctors estimated no more than a month . " What difference does it make whether I eat or not ? " Andrew replied weakly . " I''ll be dead soon enough either way . " Catherine fell silent .


    Asher said , " I had food brought in earlier , but he wouldn''t touch it . " " Try to eat something , at least , " Catherine said after a long pause , unsure what else to say . V- Cold Diggor is Actually A True Heiress 97.2 % Chapter 189 Andrew''s gaze lingered on Catherine for a moment before a bleak smile crossed his lips . " I''m dying . That must please you . " Catherine''s emotions instantly shattered at his words . " Andrew ! " Her voice rose sharply , breaking with emotion .


    " I''m not as heartless as you think ! " Seeing Catherine''s reaction , Andrew fell silent . Asher felt the weight of his parents '' strained rtionship . With a heavy sigh , he left the room to give them privacy . The police had conducted investigations at both the ckwood mansion and Grace''s private residence . They had discovered several suspicious items . ( 4 ) ( 0 )