That evening, Maureen and the others returned home, but Ryan chose to stay behind to monitor his aunt's condition. He kept a close watch, ensuring he reviewed everything administered to her. Staying in
Allen's lounge, he had all the comforts of a VIP.
Ryan called the city hospital to inform them he wouldn't be available for the next few days. Knowing he rarely took time off, they granted him a two-week leave without question. Later that evening, Allen contacted Ryan with startling news: it was his stepmother, Camille, who had hired a hitman to kill Lilian. Allen assured him the assassin wouldn't live to see another day.
Ryan, alarmed, asked Allen to wait for him. He wanted to confirm if the killer was the same man responsible for his mother's death years ago.
When Ryan arrived, Lilian had already gone to bed. Allen and Ryan made their way to the basement, where Carter was being held. The assassin was tied with his
