Chapter 1013 Took The Joke Too Far (1/2)

It was already the break of dawn and the sun was slowly peeking in the horizon

Steven walked out of the Phoenix Palace with a frown. ”Callie, we had already come to an understanding. Why did you...” he trailed off, running his fingers through his hair nervously.

Carla's actions could stop her from inheriting the position of the matriarch.

Moreover, the decisions of the four tribes and the law enforcement department have not been finalized.

”Steven, Grandpa told me about your plan.” Carla smiled.

”But I have to take the responsibility for my actions. You are under no obligation to do this for me.”

Carla knew that Steven would be imprisoned for at least three years if he was charged with negligent homicide.

She already owed him a lot for his selflessness and countless favors. She didn't want to be indebted to him for the rest of her life.

Fortunately, things weren't as bad as she expected them to be. Eleanor was wise enough to understand the situation. She had decided not to punish Steven.

Carla wouldn't be able to live with herself if someone took the blame for her and faced the repercussions in her place.

”Are you doing this because you feel that you are indebted to me?”

Steven frowned. His eyes were filled with pain.

”I'm going to my room to rest. I have been up all night and I'm exhausted. See you later.”

Carla walked to the east yard without answering his question.

Steven stood there, watching Carla leave. He sighed loudly and went back to Arthur's house. He needed to discuss something with him.

When Carla returned to the east yard, she saw Andrea pacing in the garden nervously. Her face lit up when she saw Carla.

”Callie, are you okay?”

Andrea squealed and swept Carla into her arms and hugged her tightly. She was relieved that Carla had returned safely.

Dorothy had been shooting vicious glances at Andrea as if she wanted to kill her and see her suffer. Andrea couldn't help but worry about her hurting Carla.

”I'm fine, Mom. I'm sorry for freaking you out.”

Carla hugged her and leaned on her shoulder. It was comforting to be in her mother's hold after what had happened. ”But I don't think I can leave now. I need to wait until they announce the verdict.”

”Sweetheart, your grandpa has told me everything. It's not your fault,”