After a long silence, Jeff finally spoke, his voice barely audible.

“Katelyn… For the sake of our years of kinship, I want to ask you for a favor.”

Katelyn scoffed, her tone icy.

“Why should I help you?”

She had already gone out of her way to visit them today and inform them of Lise’s death—a gesture far more merciful than they deserved. Time and time again, they had schemed against her, yet she still met their demand to see her. If they had been anyone else, Katelyn would never have agreed to meet them in her entire life.

Sharon’s finger shot up, trembling with fury as she cursed, “You ungrateful wretch—”

“Enough!” Katelyn’s voice cut through Sharon’s words like a blade, cold and sharp.

She had no intention of listening to their accusations. It was a waste of breath. Without another glance, Katelyn stood abruptly, ready to leave. But before she could take a step, Jeff’s voice rang out.

“Shut your mouth!” he roared at Sharon, who froze mid-wail, silenced by the weight of his anger.

Turning quickly to Katelyn, Jeff’s tone softened, almost pleading.

“If you agree to help us, I’ll tell you about your biological parents.” Katelyn, just steps away from the door, halted in her tracks. Slowly, she turned to face him, her eyes narrowing with suspicion. She studied his expression, searching for any trace of deceit.

Why was he bringing up her biological parents now? Was this another manipulation?

After a brief pause, Katelyn responded coldly, “You can tell me, but I won’t promise you anything. If you’re willing to gamble, then speak.” Her words made it clear—she wouldn’t be drawn into their games. She had witnessed their shamelessness one too many times before. There was no telling what unreasonable demands they might make, and Katelyn wasn’t about to compromise her principles.

Sharon opened her mouth, ready to lash out, but a single glare from Jeff made her stop. No matter how arrogant Sharon usually was, she feared Jeff when it truly mattered.

Jeff let out a long breath.

“Fine,” he said, though his voice carried a note of resignation.

“But I don’t know much.”

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Katelyn raised an eyebrow, surprised he had agreed to share anything at all. The terms were hardly in his favor. She stayed silent, waiting for him to continue.

After a brief pause, Jeff began, “All I remember is that they were in the same delivery room with us and were from Yata. They were only there for a few hours before they left.”

Katelyn’s heart skipped a beat.

Yata? What connection could she possibly have to Yata?

Still, she kept her expression neutral, revealing none of the surprise she felt.

Jeff couldn’t tell if she believed him or not, but he pressed on with his demand.

“I want you to avenge Lise. Once the police find the person who killed her, I want you to take justice into your own hands.” His voice was filled with venom, his hatred palpable. It was as if he could barely restrain himself from seeking vengeance right then and there.

Katelyn’s lips curled into a faint, mocking smile. So even after all the terrible things Lise had done, there were still people who wanted revenge for her.

Katelyn glanced at Jeff and Sharon, her gaze piercing, as if seeing through their very souls. Without a word, she turned and walked away.

Sharon, unable to contain herself, shouted after her, “You little wretch! You haven’t even agreed yet!”

But Katelyn didn’t stop, her silhouette disappearing without so much as a backward glance.

Sharon turned on Jeff, her voice shrill with anger.

“Why did you tell her that? She’ll never avenge Lise now!”

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