Chapter 1785

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Thelma noticed Charles' sudden seriousness and realized what he was about to say must be important.

She nodded immediately. "Go ahead."

"Don't worry about me anymore. Just trust the doctors and focus on getting better," Charles said earnestly. He was genuinely afraid that she would overthink and blame herself. Didn't she realize she was the most innocent victim in this whole situation?

Thelma's eyes reddened at his words. "Charles... I..."

"Don't be afraid. From now on, I'll always be here for you," Charles promised in a deep voice.

Thelma choked up, unable to speak, and could only nod repeatedly.

They talked for a while longer, but both were visibly tired and reluctantly ended their conversation.

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After a few days of investigation, the police finally provided a conclusion.

The perpetrator was a 40-year-old man with no relatives or prior criminal record. However, because he had used a scrapped vehicle and fled the scene, police surveillance determined the act was deliberate.

Initially, the perpetrator cunningly claimed he hated Charles, was an anti-fan, and had long wanted to run him over. But this excuse didn't hold for long.

After Charles' hospitalization news spread, concerned citizens began providing various tips. It was uncovered that the perpetrator had been stalking Thelma and had stolen the scrapped vehicle.

From there, the case snowballed until it pointed toward Seth Zaleski.

Seth, upon seeing how the situation was escalating, couldn't sleep for two days.

At this rate, the police would likely come knocking soon. If that

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happened, all his years of hard work would go to waste! Not only that his family would suffer Thinking about it made his head feel like it was going to explode

"Dad! Is what they're saying online true? They're accusing you of hiring a hitman

back then and now trying to kill Charles and Thelma!"

Luna burst into the house, visibly distressed. As soon as she arrived, she started

bombarding the pale and exhausted Seth with questions.

Seth was stunned. "What are you talking about?"

"Dad! Are you really the kind of person they're describing online? A lot of people are exposing you! Luna cried Her friends had started asking her, and she had been in the dark.

How could this be possible? Her dad wasn't the kind of person who would hire a

hitman, let alone target celebrities.

What was more was that she was

Charles' fan. She'd seen all his movies and even participated in events. And now she was being told her father was the one who tried to hurt Charles?

Seth was completely shocked. "It's online?" he asked, his voice trembling.

Luna nodded tearfully. "Yes, everyone online is saying this. Dad, please tell me they're all lying, that someone is framing you out of jealousy."

But why would anyone, even out of jealousy, go so far as to destroy someone like this?

Seth immediately grabbed his phone before scrolling through the various allegations with trembling fingers.

Sure enough, someone had posted his information under Charles' and Thelma's social media accounts, tagging the police in multiple posts.

Luna stood frozen, staring at him in disbelief as her face turned pale.

"Dad... are the things they're saying online... true?" she asked, her voice shaking.