Mischief accomplished

Megan brought soup to her mother. She was spending her second day at the hospital, even though her injuries were not serious at all. The doctors and nurses were very exasperated, but didn’t dare to kick her out because she was in one of the VIP rooms and paid her hospitalization fees diligently. When Megan entered the room again, she was surprised to find her mother with a wide smile on her face. She looked extremely joyous for someone who always complained about the hospital food and her boredom. Megan put the tray in front of her. “I brought you some soup, mom. What are you smiling about?” The mother held on to her hand and asked her to sit. Megan did so, on an empty side of the bed. “I just got a call.” Her mother whispered. “A call? About what?” “About Scarlett, of course!” Megan’s heart sank with anxiety: “What… What happened to her?” “The job has been done successfully. They killed her.” Megan’s hand automatically rose to hold her neck. She forced a smile, but her face was comple