"How would I know about things the police keep secret?" Joseph Shaw retorted.
"Daddy knows, Mother knows, Grandpa and Grandma know, even Brother knowsâthey all know, but they kept it from just me, they wouldnât tell me. They keep saying Iâm still their daughter, but in their hearts, theyâve abandoned me!" Jillian Carter was extremely aggrieved, crying uncontrollably.
Joseph Shaw was initially a bit surprised, but after the surprise, he found it normal.
"Because of Jane Sampsonâs kidnapping, Grandma was so worried that she was hospitalized. Later, the police announced several times about the assassination of Jane Sampson. I guess it was also to reassure Grandpa and Grandma, so the police revealed that Jane Sampson was still alive to them. It makes sense that Dad, Mom, and Big Brother know too," Joseph thought.
"They chose not to tell you because youâre reckless and immature. Theyâre afraid youâd accidentally let it slip. No one can bear that risk."
Joseph patiently explained to Jillian Carter: "Before the police closed the case, if the news that Jane Sampson was alive got out, do you know what it would mean? This risk is too big; it involves the lives of many people and the success or failure of the case. Theyâre not telling you for the right reasons."
Joseph spoke as he gently patted Jillian Carterâs back, soothing her, also as a kind of comfort.
Jane Sampson being rescued probably owed much to the policeâs undercover work, so Joseph speculated that the police announced Janeâs death to protect their undercover agents.
"Why doesnât she just die? How does she have such good fortune to survive this! Why wonât Jane Sampson just die! She deserves to die! She deserves to die!"
Jillian Carter screamed irrationally, pounding hard on the steering wheel, "I wish she were dead! It would be better if she were dead! If she were dead, no one would compete with me! She deserves to die! She deserves to die! How can she still be alive!"
"Jillian Carter!" Joseph Shaw directly reached out to cover Jillian Carterâs mouth, "There are still people outside; do you want the whole world to know youâre cursing Jane Sampson to die?"
"Mmm..." Jillian Carter shook her head, trying to shake off Josephâs hand, but Joseph used a lot of force to cover her mouth.
In a fit of anger, Jillian Carter directly bit Joseph Shawâs hand hard, biting with rage until she broke his skin and tasted blood, then suddenly let go and pushed Joseph out forcefully.
"Get out! You too, get out! Youâre on her side too!" Jillian Carter cried out in despair.
"Have you had enough of this tantrum?" Joseph Shaw yelled, suppressing his voice in anger, "Do you know how many of your grandpaâs former subordinates are in the guard team? Youâre here cursing Jane Sampson to die, and if this reaches your grandpaâs ears, what, do you want the Carter Family to sever ties with you?"
Joseph released Jillian Carter, "Think it over carefully. If you decide you want the Carter Family to cut ties with you, then go ahead, shout, curse, I wonât stop you. But donât blame the Carter Family for abandoning you in the future. Jillian Carter, Iâm telling you, no parent, no elder can endure their beloved child being cursed like this! Do you understand?"
Moreover, itâs Jane Sampson who just went through a disaster; the Carter Family is even more unwilling to let Jane suffer any harm, not even verbal curses would be allowed.