Husband With Benefits-Chapter 578: Investigation

"Are you sure we should let him meet, Mrs Jenkins?" Autumn asked hesitantly as she looked at the room. Somehow, Gabe’s person had managed to invade the care centre, set up a listening and video device in the room, within a night. Even though this was good for them in a way,s he suddenly realized that her husband was probably a powerful man. And that scared her.

Gregory Savoy was a powerful man too. Only, his power was limited to the police services and his connections to politics. And yet, despite his limited power, he had almost succeeded in ruining her and her mother. So, in comparison, if she ever ended up on the wrong side of Gabe, what would he do?

She jumped when his hand grazed her and he looked at her with a raised brow. He had such gentle eyes... She shook her head. She was scaring herself for no reason. Gabe Frost was too soft in the heart to do her any harm.

"He’s here." SHe nodded and immediately clenched her hands, her fingers gripping. She saw him wince and give her a look from the corner of her eye but ignored it as she stared at the screen intently where Gregory had just entered the room with a doctor.

Mrs. Jenkins sat in her chair, looking frail but dignified, her hands resting on a book she had been ’reading’. The doctor tried to introduce the two and they watched as Mrs Jenkins showed no sign of recognition.

"Mrs. Jenkins," the doctor spoke softly, trying again to coax a response from her. "Do you know who this is? He is a friend of yours from B-Town? Do you remember B-town?"

Mrs Jenkins seemed to have a flicker of recognition at the name of her town but that too soob faded and she continued to stare blankly ahead, her lips pressing into a thin line, giving no indication that she recognized the man in front of her.

Gregory Savoy, however was not put out about this. Instead he made of a show of his concern, and spoke, voice dripping with false sincerity. "It’s alright, Doctor. I understand. Just give us a moment, please. I’ll just say goodbye now even if she is not able to recognise me."

The doctor hesitated, his eyes flicking between Mrs. Jenkins and Savoy. "Alright, but I’ll be just outside if you need anything,". His reluctance was obvious. He didn’t want his patient disturbed for no good reason.

However, as soon as they were alone, Savoy’s demeanor changed, the mask of concern disappearing from his face. He sat opposite Mrs. Jenkins, and gave a sigh worthy of a theatrical award, "Oh, Mrs. Jenkins," he murmured, his voice taking on the patronizing tone that Autumn recognized all too well. "It’s such a pity your condition is worsening so rapidly. A few months ago, you still had many more moments of clarity. You even remembered to send a condolence card to Katherine’s daughter... Autumn."

At the mention of Autumn’s name, Mrs. Jenkins’s eyes snapped into focus. For a brief moment, it was as if the fog had lifted, and she was her old self again. The sudden clarity in her eyes was undeniable, and Savoy’s lips curled into a triumphant smile while Autumn’s hands clenched tighter. While she could not see Mrs Jenkins’ expression very well, the flinch was undeniably a reaction from her.

"Ah, there you are," he said softly, leaning closer. "You remember Autumn, don’t you?"

Mrs. Jenkins’s gaze sharpened, and she glared at him, her hands trembling on her lap. "Get out," she whispered, her voice hoarse from having spoken in a long while but still firm like her old self.

Savoy chuckled, shaking his head. "Now, now, no need for hostility. I just wanted to see how you were doing. After all, I do care about your well-being."

"You care about no one but yourself," Mrs. Jenkins retorted, her voice gaining strength. "Stay away from Autumn. Stay away from Katherine and her family! You deserve to be punished for your sins."

"You’re in no position to make demands, Mrs. Jenkins," he said coldly. "Your precious Autumn is in over her head, and she knows it. She’ll never escape what’s coming. As for staying away from Katherine? Don’t worry, I have no intention of going to her anytime soon... But I need something from you... I’m sure you remember it..."

"You will never have it.As long as Katherine is alive, you will never get close to Autumn. You underestimated Kathering, didn’t you? And in the end she outsmarted you. Autumn will do the same."

SAvoy leaned back before leaning close to Mrs Jenkins. He then whispered something in her ear that had her gasping for breath as she tried to raise her hand and point it at him.

Stepping back, he watched her try to breathe, before speaking," Mrs Jenkins. I need that thing. And if you can’t give it to me, I will make sure that Autumn does not have it either."

With that, he turned to the door and quickly called out," Doctor, please come in. I think Mrs Jenkins is having trouble breathing. I think her asthma is working up..."

The doctor rushed back into the room and quickly scanned the surroundings. "Mrs. Jenkins, are you alright?" he asked, quickly moving to check her vitals.

Savoy stepped back, feigning worry. "I don’t know what happened. She seemed fine, and then suddenly she was struggling to breathe."

The doctor shot him a suspicious look but focused on Mrs. Jenkins, who was wheezing, her breaths coming in shallow gasps. He reached for the oxygen mask and placed it over her face, murmuring soothing words as he did so.

"Mrs. Jenkins, just breathe slowly," the doctor said softly. "You’re going to be okay."

Mrs. Jenkins’s breathing began to stabilize under the medication. And her eyes, though still filled with pain, regained some of their clarity. She clutched the doctor’s hand, her grip surprisingly strong aqnd wheezed," Get rid of that man."