THE DIVORCE GAMBIT From Dumped Wife to CEO's Forever novel Chapter 311

Caitlin’s words left little room for doubt.

Keira had two children—a son and a daughter.

Her daughter had married and moved out.

Now, if something were to happen to Stuart, it was painfully clear who stood to benefit.

As the answer dawned on her, Keira went pale, staring at Caitlin. “Catie, are you saying…the person behind this is your aunt?”

Caitlin nodded slightly. “Yes. There’s about an eighty percent chance it’s her.”

Caitlin couldn’t think of anyone else besides Amanda.

Keira’s eyes filled with tears at Caitlin’s reply. “No, that can’t be. Your aunt and your father are siblings—real, flesh-and-blood brother and sister! They’re only four years apart, grew up together, always so close! Your aunt is so kind, and she’s cared for your father—and for me—so diligently all these years. How could she possibly hurt him? No, I can’t believe it… I just can’t…”

She couldn’t bring herself to imagine it.

After all, Amanda was her own daughter.

Keira’s health had been poor when Amanda was born; the labor lasted two full days and nights, and she nearly lost her life to bring Amanda into the world.

She’d doted on Amanda ever since.

Even after Amanda married, Keira let her stay at home, supporting her son-in-law’s business with her own savings.

How could Amanda possibly do something like this?

“It—it must be someone from the rival family, not your aunt…”

Seeing that Keira was on the verge of breaking down, Caitlin gently helped her sit in a chair. “Grandma, please try to calm down.”

Keira clutched Caitlin’s hand tightly. “Freya, we should call the police. Let them handle this!”

If her daughter truly was responsible, the police would find the evidence. And if not, they’d be able to clear Amanda’s name.

She was a mother—what else could she do but trust the law?

Keira never questioned her granddaughter. Whatever Freya asked of her, she would do without hesitation.

Ten minutes later, Keira left her son’s house.

She hadn’t gone far when she ran into Amanda.

Amanda walked up, concern written on her face. “Mom, your eyes are red—have you been crying?”

Keira quickly wiped her eyes. “No, no, I haven’t.”

But Amanda could tell something was off. “Mom, what happened? You’ve obviously been crying. Why won’t you tell me?”

Keira sighed. “I just went to see Stuart. Freya says he’s looking even worse than before. I’m so worried, Amanda. I don’t know if your brother will ever wake up.”

Her eyes brimmed with tears again. “Amanda, why does your brother have to suffer so much? We only just got Freya back…”

“Don’t worry, Mom. Please don’t be so pessimistic,” Amanda said, hugging Keira. Out of her mother’s sight, a faint, knowing smile curled on her lips. “Freya’s a brilliant doctor—if anyone can pull Stuart through, it’s her. We have to believe in her, Mom, and not put any more pressure on her.”