Chapter 10 The Truth The screen timestamp showed 13th , midnight . Dominic nudged the door open and slipped out on his own . 16 min left Caroline had split the monitor screen into two sections - the hallway on the left , her room on the right . On it , Caroline was lying in bed , already asleep . Dominic pressed the call button on his kiddie smartwatch , his voice hushed but eager . " Ms. Adams , I'm in mom's room now . What's next ? Just accept the money , right ? Okay ! Once I do this , you will stay with me every day ? Awesome ! " Caroline couldn't hear Michelle's side , but could tell she was walking this kid through it step by step . After hanging up , he tiptoed into Caroline's room , snatching her phone from across the bed . The camera caught him tapping open that payment app . And he hit that " accept " button - timestamp matched the transfer records perfectly . When that five - minute clip ended , the room got dead quiet . Caleb looked mad confused . " Why did you get my son running 1/6 09:38 Chapter 10 The Truth this scheme ? " 16 min left Michelle buried her face in her hands , tears streaming down as she struggled to find words . Dominic jumped in like her personal bodyguard . " It was my idea ! Ms. Adams just showed me how . Dad , don't blame her ! Mom's the real snake here . She knew Ms. Adams was sick but still played these videos to mess with her head . She's the awful one ! " Caleb noticed Michelle starting to hyperventilate . Caleb knew if he pushed any harder , she might lose it completely , and that wouldn't end well . His face softened as he made for the door , snagging Caroline's wrist . " Outside . Now . I'll figure this out . If she's really mixed up in this , I'll make it worth your while . " To Caroline , it was crystal clear - he was shielding Michelle , trying to make this whole mess disappear . She yanked her arm free , her tone sharp . " When she made this whole thing public , where was all this ' let's handle it privately ' energy ? Now I'm spitting facts and suddenly we gotta keep it quict ? What , being sick means she gets a free pass to act crazy ? If she's that ill , why doesn't she just peace out for good ? " " Shut up ! " Caleb went off like a bomb . " She's like this because of you . How you gonna say that ? Caroline , you really that 2/6 09:38 Chapter 10 The Truth cold - blooded ? " 16 min left " Her mental breakdown ain't my problem . She's got demons , don't try putting that on me ! " Caroline shot back , ice cold . " Dominic's been around her for like , a few days ? And he's already lying to cover for her . You really think someone this unstable should be anywhere near your kid ? " Even though Dominic had betrayed her trust , Caroline couldn't watch him get played . He was her flesh and blood , the future of Martin Group . Her words lit a fuse in Michelle . She shoved past Dominic , storming to the door , voice cracking . " You're right , Caroline . I'm terrible with kids . And guess what ? I'll never have any ! " She kept pouring out her pain . " I was supposed to have it all- marriage , family , the works . But my family was destroyed ! And my brother jumped to his death right in front of my face . Now , I've lost the love of my life . " " He's it for me . I won't have kids with anyone else , so yeah , I'm shit at this . But I'm trying ! Who are you to judge me like that ? " Her face went chalk - white , her breathing ragged . A twisted smile spread across her tear - streaked face . Then , mid - rant , her neck jerked weird , words turning to word salad . " I saw him fall … so high … just splat … blood and chunks everywhere … " 3/6 09:38 Chapter 10 The Truth Caroline leaned back , watching Michelle's little show with complete indifference . The whole thing was almost funny . Caleb grabbed Michelle , shooting daggers at Caroline . " You pushed her to this and you're still laughing ? What kind of monster are you ? " 15 min left Before he could finish , Michelle dropped like a sack of potatoes . " First , " Caroline drawled , " her family tragedy isn't on me , and her brother's death ? Not my circus . Second , since when does depression look like this ? Skip the shrink - she might need a priest . " " You heartless bitch , " Caleb snarled . " The doctor said she snapped from trauma . I'm warning you . If anything happens to her today , I won't let it slide . " He scooped Michelle up and bolted out , barking orders , " Get Caroline to the hospital ! Make her wait until Michelle wakes up ! " " Don't bother . I will be there , " Caroline said , strolling after them , mimicking Michelle's whiny tone . " Oh , Michelle , passing out won't make that video vanish . You've been playing games . forever , but you still haven't explained why you coached my kid , have you ? " When Michelle heard that , she trembled slightly , rage building 4/6 09:39 Chapter 10 The Truth inside her . 15 min left She thought she was slick using Dominic to get Caroline out of the company , but Caroline came strapped with receipts . Making it worse , Caroline had just gone viral from that livestream , and now everyone was playing detective about her thing with Caleb . The internet was going wild , connecting dots left and right . Michelle knew if this blew up , getting that divorce would be mission impossible . And now Caroline had the footage … Michelle's whole scheme was falling apart faster than a dollar store chair . Caroline really did follow them to the hospital . Michelle was too afraid to face questions when she came to , so she played dead like a pro . With Caleb breathing down their necks , these doctors didn't dare call her bluff . They ran every test in the book till she was actually exhausted . It was dark out before they moved her to a regular room . Caroline crossed her arms , eyeing Michelle's fake sleeping act . Her voice dripped with fake concern . " Oh my , this must've been one hell of a shock . She's been lights out forever . " 5/6 09:39 Chapter 10 The Truth 15 min left Caleb shot her a death glare . " You still running your mouth ? " " What ? I'm just worried , you know ? Being knocked out this long ? Could be brain damage . " Caroline said flatly . " Maybe some shock therapy would help . I hear it does wonders for depression . Might be just what she needs . " Write your comment ite your Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!