Chapter 5 By the afternoon of the second day , most of the swelling in my throat had subsided . [ ] Sunlight filtered through the blinds , casting dappled shadows on the bedsheets . I cleared my throat and finally managed to speak clearly . Grandpa's head shot up , his cloudy eyes instantly brightening as he quickly gestured for Mom and Dad to come over . [ ] My family gathered around me with concern . [] My hands trembled slightly as I gripped the bedsheets . ] I told them everything . ] Starting with Paisley adding cilantro extract to my food , to Dash switching out my allergy medication and crushing the emergency signal device , then the details of them forcing ice water down my throat and the physical abuse - every word felt like it was bleeding . Dad's fist slammed into the bedside table with a loud thud . ] Mom was so angry she cursed them as " animals . " [ ] Grandpa's cane struck the floor repeatedly : [ ] " They dared to harm my Ashford family , even tried to commit murder for money - this is absolutely outrageous ! " ] Grandpa immediately called the police . ] Shortly after , officers investigated the hotel and came to question me .. Just as they finished taking my statement , commotion erupted in the hallway . The people Grandpa had " invited " to the Ashford estate were now being " escorted " by bodyguards . The moment they saw the police , they frantically started throwing Paisley and Dash under the bus . [ ] " Officers , it was all Paisley ! She's had it out for Miss Ashford for ages ! " ] " That's right ! Dash was her accomplice ! He's the one who switched the medication with candy ! " ] " We were just watching ! We never laid a hand on her ! " All their former friends had turned against them , desperate to distance themselves. ] The cacophony of accusations rained down like hailstones , turning Paisley and Dash's faces from white to green . ] ] Grandpa struck his cane hard against the floor , instantly silencing the room . ] ] " All of you shut up ! " Chapter 5 " Save it for the police station ! Don't disturb my granddaughter's rest ! " Then they were all thrown out . ] Just as security was about to escort Dash away , he suddenly broke free . He stared at me intensely . [ ] " Luna ! Is this really necessary ? It was just a misunderstanding - did you have to call the police and ruin us ? " ] " I was scared to death yesterday ! You're fine now , so can't you just let this go ? Why do you have to be so ruthless ? How are we supposed to get along after this ?" ] ] " Get along ? " I laughed coldly and sat up in bed .. " Dash Riverstone , you knew my cilantro allergy could be fatal , yet you watched Paisley add cilantro extract to my food and even helped her switch my medication . Tell me - is that what you call a misunderstanding ? " I'stared into his eyes , enunciating each word : [ ] " The way she looked at you , she wanted to devour you whole . Are you telling me you really couldn't see it ? Or did you enjoy having two women fighting over you , even if it cost me my life ? " ] Dash's face instantly turned bright red as he frantically waved his hands : " No ! You've got it wrong ! I just ... I just didn't think it was that serious ... " ] Paisley suddenly screamed like a cornered animal , pointing at Dash and shouting to the police : ] ] " Enough ! " ] " He orchestrated the whole thing ! He told me Luna was in the way and that I should teach her a lesson ! He personally switched the medication ! " Dash stared at her in disbelief . [ ] When it sank in , he immediately shrieked and lunged at her , trying to beat her : ] " You're the one who went crazy with jealousy ! You said you wanted to put Luna in her place ! " " I had no idea about any of this - you're the psycho who wanted Luna dead ! " ] Paisley was scratched bloody and slapped Dash across the face , sending him staggering backward : ] " Me , jealous ? Who was it that clung to me in your bed that night and wouldn't let me leave ? " ] Those words exploded like thunder in the hospital room . Dash's face went deathly pale : [] " Paisley , you bitch ! How dare you say that ?! " ] Chapter 5 " What wouldn't I dare say ? " ] Paisley grabbed his hair and slammed his head against the wall , her eyes filled with reckless madness : ] " You think you're so pure ? Last time in the bathroom at the club , who was it that came onto me ? That expensive suit you were wearing - Luna bought that for you , didn't she ? " Disgusting details poured out like dirty water . ] Dash's screams turned to whimpers as he clawed at her : " I'll kill you ! You psycho ! " ] The two writhed together in a tangle . Dash tore Paisley's shirt to shreds while Paisley ripped his sleeves , their curses growing more vicious by the second . [ ] n : The officers watching frowned deeply before finally stepping in to separate them : [ ] " Enough ! " The lead officer shouted sternly . " Save it for the jail cell ! " Both immediately fell silent , glaring daggers at each other . ] ( 0 ) Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!