A Divorce He Regrets

Chapter 172:

“The herb is Oleander,” he announced. “It’s highly toxic. Depending on the dosage, it can cause severe health issues over time. In your grandfather’s case, I believe it led to heart failure.”

I felt the blood drain from my face. My hands gripped the arms of the chair as I forced out the question burning in my mind. “Was he the only one affected?”

The doctor’s gaze softened, but his words struck like a hammer. “If this was used in drinks for the entire family, then everyone who consumed it could be at risk. The effects depend on the amount ingested and the individual’s health, but prolonged exposure can be fatal.”

Alex let out a string of curses, his fists clenching at his sides as he exchanged a look with the doctor. “What do we do now?” he asked, his voice low but firm.

“Everyone needs to be checked immediately,” the doctor replied. “Blood tests, cardiac evaluations, everything. This isn’t something to take lightly.”

A cold wave of fear washed over me. My thoughts spiraled to Liam and Ava, my kids who depended on me. And the Graham Corporation, the responsibility that now rested on my shoulders. If I died, who would take care of my kids? And the company?

I clenched my fists, forcing the panic aside. “We’ll get checked,” I said firmly. “But first, we need to stop this. We need to expose Nathan and Adelaide before anyone else gets hurt. Before I die.”

Nathan

The pillar had fallen at just the right time. Senior Graham’s death was the opportunity I needed—a chance to infiltrate the Grahams and dismantle them from within. Everything was falling into place.

So why did it feel like I was slipping?

Raina was avoiding me. I could feel it. She hadn’t returned my calls or texts. Was it just grief, or was there something more?

And Alex.

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 ➝ g⸽a⸽l⸽n⸽o⸽v⸽e⸽l⸽s⸽.⸽c⸽o⸽m

Why had she let him stay?

The thought burned in my chest. Were they getting back together? The voices in my head wouldn’t stop, spiraling louder and louder until they drowned out every other thought. “They’re pushing you out.” “She’s slipping away.” “You’re losing her.”

“SHUT UP!” I roared, slamming my fist onto the desk. The sound echoed through the room, and for a moment, there was silence. But the questions lingered, their whispers like needles in my brain.

Was it him? Was Alex the reason Raina wouldn’t let me in? My fingers curled into fists, my nails digging into my palms as I stared at the wall. She had to see the truth—Alex was the enemy.

When the chaos in my head finally settled into an uneasy quiet, my phone buzzed on the desk, the shrill sound making my nerves jump. Of course, it had to be Adelaide.

I grabbed the phone, my grip tightening as her name flashed on the screen. “What now?” I barked, pressing the device to my ear.

Her voice came through, shaky and laced with panic. “Nathan, I think Alex suspects me.”

I froze for a moment, my mind racing. “Why the hell would you think that?” I demanded.noveldrama

“It’s the way he looks at me,” she stammered, her tone bordering on pathetic. “And… and he caught me.”

I shot up from my chair, knocking it back against the wall. “Caught you doing what?”

“I… I was trying to listen in on the will reading. I thought maybe I’d get something useful, but Alex—he caught me,” she admitted in a rush.

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