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    She was the one who had delivered the harmful food to Bertha and was now trying to pin it on them. What she did waspletely uneptable.


    Elena’s eyes darkened with fury as she asked in a stern tone, “What did you give Grandma to eat, Elyse?”


    Elyse opened her mouth to argue, but the words wouldn’te. Javier’s patience had worn thin, his expression stern as he confronted her. “Elyse, quit beating around the bush and say it. Grandma’s health is already fragile—how much more are you going to put her through?”


    Elyse, her face a mask of distress, finally broke her silence, her voice shaky. “I bought some grapefruits for Grandma. How could they possibly be poisonous? Jolie, I swear, I don’t know how this happened! Grandma’s appetite has been so poortely, and I just wanted to tempt her with something different.”


    She went on, a hint of desperation creeping into her tone, “I personally selected the grapefruits from an upscale supermarket and even tasted them to ensure they were perfect. There’s no way they could be harmful.”


    “Grapefruits?” Elena, her brow furrowed in concern, turned to Freda. “Has Grandma been on any new medicationstely?”


    Freda replied with a nod, her response swift, “Yes, she’s been dealing with a persistent cough and started on a new prescription recently.”


    “Bring me the medicine,” Elena instructed firmly.


    Freda quickly retrieved the medication and handed it to Elena, who inspected it carefully. It didn’t take long for her to piece things together.


    “I see. Cephalosporin from the medicine reacts badly with grapefruits and can cause poisoning.”


    Bertha’s already frail health had taken a severe hit from the unintended mix, leading to a sudden drop in blood supply to her heart and causing her to faint abruptly. Thankfully, they had caught the issue early enough that there was nosting damage to her brain. However, any further dy could have resulted in severe consequences, including possible paralysis.


    Inside, Javier seethed with a mix of concern and frustration, but he knew that directing his anger at Elyse wouldn’t help. He merely brooded in silence, the weight of the situation pressing down on him. Elyse had known that Bertha had eaten the grapefruits yet remained silent initially, unwittingly causing dys.


    Javier bit back his words, forcing himself to stay quiet, because once he started, he wasn’t sure he’d be able to stop himself from tearing into Elyse.


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    Samira, brows furrowed in confusion, turned to Elyse, her voice tinged with concern. “Elyse, what made you decide to give Bertha grapefruits out of the blue?”


    Elyse, her face the picture of regret, bit her lip hard, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. It was all because of them…


    The events at Gerald’s birthday banquet had set a chain of unforeseen reactions into motion. Vince and Samira, who had always been warm, now kept their distance, their interactions tinged with an unmistakable coolness. Even Javier, previously a confidant, seemed to avoid her. Feeling increasingly isted, Elyse was desperate.


    She had already strained her rtionship with Alexander and Jolie, and now the risk of losing Vince’s and Samira’s favor loomed over her. In her desperation, Elyse saw an opportunity with Bertha. She bought grapefruits, hoping to charm her way into Bertha’s good graces. Little did she know, this well-intentioned gesture would lead to an adverse reaction.


    Faced with Samira’s questioning gaze, Elyse’s voice broke, heavy with guilt. “I’m so sorry, Samira. I had no idea… Grandma hasn’t been eating well, and I just wanted to help. It’s all my fault.”


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