Mabel went quiet, her mind racing. She hadn’t expected Arthur to be so cunning—even after being arrested, he’d already schemed his way to freedom. She understood that this wasn’t on Donald or the cops. Arthur had planned his escape well in advance. Feigning nonchalance, she reassured Donald with a light tone, “I see. Thanks anyway.” With that, she ended the call.
Mabel could practically see the triumphant smirks plastered on Lisa and Abigail’s faces if Arthur were to return home the next day. Unfortunately, she was out of options for now. All she could do was tread carefully around him in the future.
On the day Arthur was supposed to be released from the police station, the whole family gathered at the entrance, waiting for him. Lisa had even prepared pomelo leaves to cleanse him of any
