Chapter 116: Threats and Intimidation

"The White family is not one to be bullied, and thinking you could assault her? You must have a death wish." "Please, let me go…" the manager begged in agony. At that moment, Lucas and Jane were brought out of the garbage disposal room. Jane looked terrible, barely conscious, making muffled noises through her gag. Alison rushed to her mother's side and quickly removed the black, moldy baguette that had been stuffed into her mouth. The moment the gag was removed, Jane curled up in pain, her face twisted in agony as she retched. She vomited a foul-smelling mix of half-digested food, including pieces of moldy bread and rotten meat. Seeing her mother in such a state, Alison trembled with rage. Tears streamed down her face uncontrollably, as if someone had hammered her heart over and over again. The sight of Jane’s suffering broke her, and she couldn’t imagine the torment her mother had endured. "Mom…" Alison whispered, overwhelmed with grief. --- In the Hospital Room After a thorou