A Widow's Poison, A Wife's Rebellion novel Chapter 292

He was more inclined to believe Herbert was protecting her.

“Yes, sir. There’s been no news at all.”

Fairfax hung up, the car roaring out of the gate and speeding down the road. The in-car Bluetooth dialed Starla’s number, but in his agitated state, he seemed to have forgotten she had blocked him long ago.

…

When Starla arrived at the hospital, Camilla was waiting downstairs. Seeing her get out of the car, Camilla rushed over. “Starla.”

“Camilla.”

“Dolores is not doing well. She’s been asking to see you.”

A heavy feeling settled in Starla’s chest. “Why did she have such a strong reaction to me marrying Fairfax?” she asked. Camilla had mentioned on the phone that Dolores had become agitated as soon as she heard the news.

Camilla shook her head. “I don’t know the specifics. She said she would only tell you.”

Starla’s unease grew. It felt as if her marriage to Fairfax was more than just a failure; it was some kind of monumental mistake.

Garret followed a few steps behind Starla. After she and Camilla went into the hospital room, he made a call.

“We can make our move in Marina City,” he said, his voice cold. “Let’s start with Darleen.”

Yardley had already informed him: anyone who had caused Starla significant pain would not be spared.

“Understood, Mr. Garret.”

Her mother had died of an illness, hadn’t she? How could the Yelchin family be involved?

“How could you marry a Yelchin?” Dolores wept. “You could have married anyone, but not them!”

She clung to Starla’s hand, tears streaming down her wrinkled cheeks.

Starla’s breath came in ragged gasps. “What really happened? At the orphanage, you always told me my mother died of an illness! Why are you saying the Yelchin family is involved now?”

What had she missed? Her entire world felt like it was being torn apart by a hurricane, shattering every belief she had ever held.

“It was the Yelchins,” Dolores choked out. “It was Fairfax’s father. His father killed your mother!”