Barrett always had a soft spot for those who didn't try to strong-arm him; he detested being threatened.

The last vestiges of calm on his face dissipated as he gave Zoe a solemn instruction, "You should return to the ward and rest for now."

Zoe had no desire to linger here any longer; she owed Mr. Smith for his care and would not argue with him.

But she was all too aware that both Mr. Smith and Barrett had been manipulated by Jacey over the years.

There used to be a clear-headed Mrs. Smith, but she was no longer here.

She turned and headed towards the direction of the elevator,...