Chapter 174 Expulsion

• Landon's composure shattered as he clung to his mother's arm in desperation. "It's not me! I had nothing to do with this! The charity scam—it was her doing!" His trembling hand shot toward Yvonne, his voice laced with panic and betrayal. The accusation hit Yvonne like a slap in the face, her fury almost causing her to choke. Mrs. Lewis, quick to rally behind her son, immediately chimed, "Yes, exactly! Landon doesn't know anything about these matters—he's just a child! She orchestrated everything. My son is innocent!"
• "Mom!" Yvonne's voice cracked with disbelief. Were you truly so blinded by favoritism that you would sacrifice your own daughter to save your precious son? Just then, a strained, rasping voice broke through the chaos. From his place on the hospital bed, Mr. Lewis summoned his last reserves of strength to speak. "It's him... Take him away," he wheezed, his frail hand pointing unerringly at Landon. Mrs. Lewis spun around, her face a mask of shock. "What are you saying? Are you out of your mind?" Landon's face contorted with rage, his glare boring into his father. "Dad, how can you do this to me?! You're so unfair!"
• Yvonne, tears welling in her reddened eyes, looked at her father. A flicker of warmth bloomed in her heart, a small but significant solace. The officer scanned the dysfunctional family before him, his expression a mask of stoic indifference. Despite the absurdity of the scene, his professionalism remained unshaken. "Both of you, come with us," he ordered curtly, gesturing at Landon and Yvonne. Without further ado, his team moved to escort them out for questioning. Mrs. Lewis, gripped by desperation, darted forward to block their path. "Wait! If you take them, will they be allowed to come back home?" The officer's voice was measured but unyielding. "That depends on the investigation. If evidence confirms the allegations, they'll be held in custody."