Raegan shot Katie a fierce glare, stating, “And my child isn't illegitimate. She wasn't born out of the wedlock."

Though Janey's father's identity remained undisclosed, Raegan stood firm against any insinuation that Janey was illegitimate.

Before Katie could respond, Mitchel signaled to Marcelo with an icy command, “Take her back."

Marcelo turned to Katie, courteously urging, "Miss Glyn, if you please."

Katie took a step back, adamantly refusing, "No!" If she were to return home now, she'd face mockery. The thought of going back was unbearable!

"Luciana..." Katie clung to Luciana, her body shaking.

Luciana offered comfort, patting her back, “Don't worry, dear. I'm here. No one will touch you while I'm around!"

“Mom!" Mitchel interjected sharply. He was baffled by Luciana's protective stance toward Katie. He had already swapped the medication in secret, so why was Luciana still defending Katie?

"ALL of you, leave!" Luciana suddenly shouted. "Leave! Whoever bullies Katie, leave my sight!"

Mitchel glared at Luciana, sighing. Then, he took Raegan's hand and left without saying a word.

The instant Katie sensed their absence, she stopped shaking and calmed down immediately. She hugged Luciana. “Thank you," she said.

Luciana's expression was somewhat dull. “For what? We're like a family," she answered in a monotone.

“Of course," Katie said, laughing softly. "But with everything that's happened, it's almost time for your medication. I'll get it for you."

After Katie left, Luciana stared at the ceiling, thinking hard about what happened this morning. The dizziness had come from the water Katie gave her. Her fall was caused by the handrail suddenly coming loose. But why did it come loose?

Luciana knew all too well that strange things only happened whenever Katie was around, suggesting Katie was the behind all those "accidents."

However, Luciana grasped Katie's leaving this household would spell more disasters for Mitchel and Raegan. That was why Luciana had adamantly kept Katie close. Besides, she felt the urge not to rouse Katie's suspicion.

As Katie's silhouette emerged in the doorway, Luciana's countenance illuminated with a smile. "Do not exert yourself," she said gently.

"It's alright," Katie replied, handing Luciana a glass of water and a pill. She watched Luciana take them.

“Try to get some sleep," Katie suggested. Yet, Luciana had succumbed to slumber before Katie could say anymore.

In the CEO's office of the Dixon Group, Mitchel sat in his chair, deep in thought.