Chapter 201

These thoughts were racing through Ruby's mind, but as soon as panic and adrenaline filled her, the man spoke again. "Would you like to know more about your mother before you die, Miss Smith? Your mother could have actually been saved all those years ago." There was a false sympathy in his tone as he continued, "Do you know who killed your mother?" Ruby was still trembling with fear, but upon hearing this, a curiosity mixed with her fear. She realized she was desperate to know the truth about her mother's death. "The person who killed your mother was none other than old Madam Carter!" The man said deceitfully, his voice loud and clear. Though Ruby had a sack over her head, she started to struggle and shift, indicating that she refused to believe the man. "Don't believe me? Fine, let me tell you! What did she do when her grandson was kidnapped?" The man's voice had a cold taunt. "The old woman personally called the mayor and told him that if he didn’t save her grandson and let him die,