Chapter 1664 The Shaffer family’s Downfall

"Miss, it's too aggravating for you to be like this."

Luna, somewhat sad to see Mrs. Shaffer like this, raised her hand to wipe her tears.

But Mrs. Shaffer said contentedly, "Aggravating? Maybe. But now that I see her, I don't think it's a big
deal. Now my life is coming to an end, but I can see her alive and can even anticipate her peaceful life
afterward. I feel that God has been good to me. My bond with her was too short in this life, but
hopefully, I can make it up to her in the next. Perhaps not having a mother like me would be a blessing
to her."

Cara listened as if she knew the identity of the person in front of her. She tried to open her eyes to look
at her mother, but unfortunately, she couldn't.

Mrs. Shaffer sat with Cara for a while. She knew that it was almost time, then kissed her forehead
reluctantly and turned to leave.

It was the first time Cara had ever felt a kiss from her mother, and she couldn't help but feel her heart
jolted. She hated how powerless she was now, and wondered if Mrs. Shaffer would return later.

Chad Shaffer had come to his senses outside. After all, he was a man. After talking to Morty for a
while, he saw Mrs. Shaffer come out with red eyes. He slightly froze, then sighed and said, "Can I go in
and see her?"

His attitude took Mrs. Shaffer by surprise.

"Of course you can. You're her grandfather."

Chad Shaffer gave a bitter smile and then walked in.



He looked at Cara on the bed and said with tears, "Cara, I'm sorry for you. I didn't know about you even
in the earlier years. Now I know, but there is nothing more the Shaffer family can give you. I hope you
won't blame me."

After saying that, he gently touched Cara's head and took out a piece of emerald from his pocket, and
put it around Cara's neck.

"I went to the temple shortly before you were born and asked for this for you, hoping that it would keep
you safe. Unfortunately, after you were born, I thought you were dead and I didn't give you this. Today I
am finally putting it on you with my own hands. My child, you are strong. I know you have suffered too
much, but you have pulled through. Of all the descendants of the Shaffer family, I think you are most
like me. Blair said you might not make it, but I don't think so. You are my granddaughter. How could you
not make it? Not to mention you're worried about Laurence, aren't you? I know all about you, but I have
to tell you that if you keep lying down, Laurence could be in danger. So you must cheer up."

Cara's heart ached suddenly.

Laurence?

She couldn't help but think of Laurence when he went mad.

She didn't know what she had done, but she subconsciously felt as if Laurence's madness had
something to do with her.

Cara started to breathe very fast.

Chad Shaffer looked at Cara one more time and then walked out.

Mrs. Shaffer seemed a little surprised that Chad Shaffer had gone in for such a short time, but it was
not convenient for her to say anything at this point. She waited for Chad Shaffer to come out before



bowing to him and then said, "Dad, I won't be going back. I'm going straight to the Public Prosecutor's
Office now."

"Go on."

Chad Shaffer nodded.

Mrs. Shaffer gave Cara's room one more look before turning to leave.

Luna was a little puzzled.

"Miss, what are you doing at the Public Prosecutor's Office?"

"Luna, you stay here. You are always with me. If Cody Shaffer can't find me at this time, he will
definitely take it out on you. It's safer for you to stay here. Thank you for staying with me all these
years. If you can, I hope you can take care of my daughter for me in the future. Thank you."

Mrs. Shaffer bowed again to Luna, which startled Luna.

"Miss, what are you doing?"

Morty sighed and looked at Chad Shaffer.

Chad Shaffer whispered, "The Shaffer family is finished. She's going to turn herself in and expose
Cody Shaffer's crimes as a tainted witness, so the Shaffer family is going to fall. You should stay with
Cara. She is the only bloodline of the Shaffer family that is left. I hope you can take care of her, that
you. "

After saying that, Chad Shaffer also bowed to Luna, which instead scared Luna into tears.

"Miss, Mister, what are you talking about? I will take care of Miss Cara, but the Shaffer family ..."



"Whatever the outcome is, don't go to me. Luna, I'll go first."

Mrs. Shaffer smiled more gently this time.

Luna was suddenly in a bit of a trance.

How long had it been since she had seen Mrs. Shaffer smile so gently?

It was as if she hadn't since she had gotten married, and she had been even more depressed since
she had given birth. She had lived like a walking dead all these years. For the benefit of the family and
for the sake of the child, she lived worse than death. Yet now she smiled brightly as if she were a
young girl before she was married.

Luna's heart ached as tears ran down her cheeks.

"Miss."

Mrs. Shaffer did not say another word, but just turned around and walked towards the outside, followed
by Morty's people.

It was as if Chad Shaffer had aged a lot overnight. He looked at Morty and said, "Mr. Morty, I'll go first.
Mr. Hill is still waiting for me."

"Uncle Shaffer, thank you."

Morty knew that the Shaffer family did not really have to be settled until now. Since Mr. Hill had sensed
it long ago, one word from him would have brought down the Shaffer family. Or if Chad Shaffer had
been selfish and had gotten someone to send a message to Cody Shaffer, then all those things that the
Shaffer family had done would be cleaned up. Even if they found traces of the Shaffer family, without
conclusive evidence, the Shaffer family would still be standing in Capital City for another 50 years.



But Chad Shaffer did not do so. On the one hand, it was his bottom line and beliefs as a hero, and on
the other hand, it was also to pave the way for his rise to the top.

Morty felt a growing responsibility on his shoulders as they used a family to pave the way for his rise to
the top.

Mr. Hill and Chad Shaffer were telling him with bloody facts that the law of the land could not be
violated. Whoever broke the law, he had to pay the price.

The higher the power, the greater the desire. If one couldn’t keep to his original aspiration, the Shaffer
family was the example.

Morty felt bad about it.

Chad Shaffer waved his hand and left straight away, only his back looked much more depressed.

Luna choked silently but knew what she had to do now. She bowed to Morty and then went into Cara's
room, but found a slight change in Cara's ventilator.

"Mr. Morty, would it be possible for Mr. Blair to come and have a look? Miss Cara's ventilator doesn't
seem to be stable and is dripping."

Luna looked alarmed and worried.

Morty didn't dare delay and contacted Blair.

Blair wasn't going to get a restful night's sleep, so he was a little grumpy.

Gabrielle rubbed his temples and said softly, "Cara's situation is not stable. I'll go over if you're too
tired."



"Forget it, it's better if I go. You have a lot of work to do, and you have to look after the children. You're
even more tired than I am. Besides, I know Cara's figures best. The political landscape of Capital City
is likely to change in the next few days. Be careful when you're out and at home, or just bring in the
guards to keep watch."

Gabrielle paused for a moment at Blair's words.

A change in the political landscape?

It seemed that something big was about to happen.


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