Chapter 431

Evelina

"Your step-siblings drugged you?" The words felt surreal. "Why would they do that?"

Alaric's expression went cold. "You already know the answer."

I processed the implication, pieces falling into place. "They wanted to make you look like a drug addict. Destroy your reputation."

"Exactly."

"But their plan failed."

"Thanks to you." His eyes found mine. "You called Dr. Faulkner. Got help befor