Estherâs words instantly angered Jessica, fueling her rage.
Jessica stormed over to Shane, her eyes burning with fury, and bombarded him with intense questions.
Her voice was hoarse and filled with emotion as she unleashed her frustration. Shane Hoyer, how many sinful things have you done behind our backs all these years? How could youâ¦â
Regret washed over Shane. He realized that he should have sent their son abroad earlier. If he had, at least they wouldnât have found themselves in this situation.
While observing Shaneâs silence, Jessicaâs anger intensified. She forcefully slapped Shaneâs arm and demanded, her voice strained, âShane, are you mute now? Speak up! Say something!â Shaneâs gloomy and calm gaze shifted toward their suspended young boy. That was their son, a child who embodied the best qualities of both parents.
Yes, they could have another son in the future, but⦠he wouldnât be the same as Ben. He wouldnât possess the same level of sensibility, obedience, and ambition. This child had never caused him any worry throughout his upbringing, and Shane had always been proud of him.
âMr. Warner, this is an issue between adults. Please spare my son,â Shane pleaded, disregarding Estherâs presence.
In his eyes, Esther was docile and harmless. He had only come here today because Bradley had taken his son. If it werenât for that, why would he risk losing everything?
âShane, Iâll release your son when you find mine,â Bradley stated calmly, rising from his seat and positioning himself behind Esther.
His expression was cold and sinister, his words sending shivers down the spines of those. present. âIf you fail to return my son, as my wife mentioned, your son will pay for the blood. debt.â
Bradleyâs voice exuded a chilling and murderous intent devoid of any warmth.
Jessica dropped to her knees with a thud, fearing that Shane would truly provoke Bradley and Esther.
âMr. Warner, Mrs. Warner, itâs our fault as adults. If you seek revenge, direct it toward me, I beg you⦠I implore you to spare my son.â
Tears streamed down Jessicaâs face as she gazed at her son. She had been unaware of Shaneâs actions all these years. He had concealed them so well that even she, just like their son, believed Shane to be an honest and kind person.
Only tonight did she discover Shaneâs plans to forcibly extract the heart of a living person. Even if it was for his illegitimate daughter, she couldnât accept it. That was a living personâs heart! How could he be so cruel and heartless? How could he disregard the law in such a manner?
Shane currently held the director position at the prison hospital, but he had started as a regular doctor, gradually ascending to his current role. When he entered the medical profession, he had sworn to dedicate his life to saving lives and aiding the injured. How could he⦠How could heâ¦
âMrs. Hoyer, is your sonâs life more valuable than my sonâs life?â Esther retrieved her phone and displayed photos of Felix. They depicted him making ravioli, tending to flowers, and studying diligentlyâ¦.
Each photo showcased an adorable and well-behaved Felix. Anyone who saw such images would adore and desire such a lovely child.
Yet⦠her son was gone!