Chapter 1621

Ruth didn't want to be locked up in here. She needed to get out as soon as possible. "Do you know how many years one could be sentenced for abducting and extortion?" Steven's gaze was sharp as he stared at Ruth. Through her, he could already picture Finn and Miriam in his mind. Before, there hadn't been much of an opportunity to act, but now that Ruth had handed him one. This time, he would ensure Ruth understood the consequences of messing with his family. Ruth's eyes widened. "How many years? What are you talking about? I'm your sister. I've just been short on cash lately and thought this would pressure you into giving me some money. I didn't do anything to Mona. She's perfectly fine! You wouldn't send me to jail, would you? I'm your sister." She hadn't grasped how serious the consequences could be. In her mind, she had done nothing wrong. It was Mona and the others who were overreacting. Throughout her life, Ruth had done far worse—hurting classmates so severely they developed