Isla POV
“Chapter 012: last breath Ry–Ryder, w…what are you talking about?” I stammered, my palms beginning to sweat.
“Isla! Don’t you dare act dumb.” His voice was sharp, cutting through me. “You’re behind all this? How could you be so evil? I trusted you. We all trusted you.”
My stomach knotted.
Oh no… does he know I’m behind Grandma’s condition? Did Mr. Dunlop reveal that I pushed her down the stairs? Did they find out she’s not really on chemo? Oh no, oh no…
“Isla! Answer me this instant!” Ryder barked.
I straightened, forcing my voice to stay steady. “I have no idea what you’re talking about, Ryder. What did I do?”
He turned his back, dragging both hands through his hair in frustration. His shoulders rose and fell heavily.
“Isla,” he said, his voice trembling with fury, “you k
