Chapter 194 Just then , Aunt Victoria entered with a thermal food container . She paused when she noticed the Guardian Angel Charm in Rupert''s hand . She recognized this charm immediately . One could only obtain it through that special prayer ritual at St. Paul''s Cathedral . Years ago , when Thalia''s mother Sarah was gravely ill , Thalia''s father had gone to St. Paul''s to obtain this exact charm for her . Sadly , Sarah couldn''t be saved in the end .


    Remembering this , Aunt Victoria''s eyshes fluttered with emotion , her heart heavy with memories . " Rupert , " she addressed him , her expression slightly dazed , " Did you obtain this charm yourself ? " She stared at the pendant , her eyes lost in time , seemingly looking through the charm into the past . Rupert continued gazing deeply at Thalia , responding with a simple , " Yes . " Aunt Victoria was visibly surprised . After a moment , she collected herself .


    The way she looked at Rupert now carried newfound depth . Rupert had visited the Winters '' home with Lena several times before . So Aunt Victoria recognized him quite well . Even then , she had suspected something . She had always thought there was something special in the way Rupert looked at Thalia . But since Thalia had insisted they were just friends , Aunt Victoria hadn''t pressed the matter . Now , seeing this charm , everything became clear .


    Rupert''s feelings for Thalia went far beyond friendship - he was utterly devoted to her . By any measure , this represented a sincere deration of his feelings . 99.5 % Chapter 194 Thalia didn''t refuse the charm . She epted it , shifting her gaze away from Rupert''s eyes , and softly murmured , " Thank you " Charlotte and Victoria exchanged nces , Their expressions were mixed . Victoria , usually ready with a joke , was uncharacteristically silent .


    She had previously remarked that Rupert and Thalia would make a good match . But now wasn''t the time for joking Thalia had just had a brush with death . Any chance for Thalia and Asher was likely gone now . As Thalia''s close friend for many years , Victoria could tell that Thalia hadn''tpletely let go of her feelings for Asher . Given how things had developed , Thalia must be heartbroken . How cruel fate could be . Victoria and Charlotte sighed inwardly in silence . Ten more days passed .


    Andrew''s condition deteriorated visibly day by day . He had lost almost all his hair , wasting away until he was nothing but skin and bones . Lady ckwood , advanced in years , was deeply affected by these tragic events . Her constant depression ,bined with her existing heart condition , had aged her dramatically in just half a month . She was barely holding on . It seemed likely that when Andrew died , she would follow soon after .


    The ckwood household was now shrouded in gloom , the atmosphere oppressive . The domestic staff barely dared to speak above a whisper , fearing they might lose their positions with one careless word . The elder Mr. ckwood had stayed in London for only three days before returning to Geneva . 99.6 % Chapter 194 The day after his return , he departed for the United States on a diplomatic visit .


    Such important matters had been arranged months in advance and couldn''t be postponed or delegated . Even in his position , the elder Mr. ckwood had constraints he couldn''t escape . Despite his wife and son both nearing the end , he couldn''t remain at their side . At the hospital . The caretakerid out lunch . It was a light , nutritious meal . But Andrew had no appetite whatsoever . He knew his own body better than anyone .


    Asher stood by the window with his back to Andrew , talking on the phone . The police had more news . Because Malfoy had personally admitted to instructing Grace to poison Andrew , and with Asher''s assistance , the poisoning case was quickly concluded . With the evidence secured , the police had forwarded the case to the Crown Prosecution Service . The facts of the poisoning were clear , with solid and sufficient evidence .


    Malfoy was charged as the instigator , Grace as the perpetrator , and the CPS had filed charges against both for attempted murder . Additionally , after Asher submitted evidence of Malfoy''s other crimes , the prosecution would bring all his offences in Britain before the court simultaneously . The prosecution had rmended the death penalty with immediate execution . Asher ended the call and turned around . Andrew''s food remained untouched .


    " Is it about the charges against Malfoy and Grace ? " Andrew asked weakly . Asher responded with a cold " Yes . " " What did the police say ? " " Poisoning is attempted murder , " Asher replied in a measured tone . " Beyond that , Malfoy is also charged with kidnapping , organized crime , illegal possession of firearms , and several other offences . The prosecution has rmended the death penalty with immediate execution .


    Grace''s crime of attempted murder ,bined with her previous offences , will likely result in a life sentence . " 99.7 % Chapter 144 Andrew lowered his eyes in silence , Asher nced at him briefly , seying nothing After a while , Andrew hestently spoke , " I want to see May Asher''s heart trembled ,s eyes growing cold , After all the harm Malfoy had caused , Andrew will year to sk ?


    He truly loved this illegitimate son Asher''s face hardened , contempt shing in his eye In that moment , he wanted to ask Andrew it , in all these years , he had ever trally oulised or loned his legitimate son But Asher bitimately kept these questions to himself , " Not possible , " he coldly dropped these three words before turning toleme Andrew stared at Asher''s retreating figure and suddenly called one " Aster , I''m begging you - glease let me see Malfoy !


    " Asher froze mid - step , His hands clenched into fists at his sides , " I''ve wronged you and your mother , " Andrew''s eyes reddened , his voice breaking with emotion , making Asher''s chest tighten . " I don''t have many days left - this is my punishment , " Andrew wept . " Before I die , there are things I need to say to Malfoy , Let me see him just once . " Asher stood in the doorway , his back to Andrew , his ink dark eyes glittering with frightening coldness .


    " In another life , perhaps , " the man finally spoke , his voice like ice . After lunch , Thalia was chatting with Charlotte and Victoria in her hospital room . Suddenly , there was amotion outside . Screams erupted from the corridor . " What on earth is happening out there ? " Victoria frowned . 99.8 % Chapter 194 Thalia looked toward the door . " Sounds serious - something must have happened ? " I''ll go and see , " Victoria stood up . " Charlotte , stay here with Thalia .


    " Charlotte nodded . " Right , will do . " Victoria left . Thalia felt inexplicably uneasy . She sensed something terrible had urred . Shortly after , the door burst open with a bang as Victoria rushed back in . She stood in the doorway , her face ashen , eyes wide with terror , lips trembling , unable to speak . Seeing her strange demeanor , Charlotte and Thalia exchanged concerned nces . Thalia asked : " What''s happened ? " ? ( 0 )