Chapter 326: The Drug
Carla decided to visit her mother, feeling uplifted and in good spirits. With a rare day off, she finally had time to rest after the hectic month of campaigning. Now that her mall tour schedules had wrapped up, she could focus on supporting her mother’s candidacy and spending quality time with her.
She knew her involvement in the campaign had bolstered her mother’s public image, and she was eager to contribute further. Carla arrived at the family’s ancestral mansion just before lunchtime.
"You should’ve told me you were coming!" her mother exclaimed as she greeted Carla with a warm hug and a kiss on the cheek.
"It’s a surprise," Carla replied with a grin. "What are you up to?"
"Oh, just drafting a speech for the university event I’ll be attending as a guest of honor this Friday," her mother said with a hum of satisfaction. "Come, let’s have some tea while we wait for lunch."
Carla nodded, and they made their way to the balcony. The weather was crisp, with a cold breeze hinting at the approaching winter. Carla smiled, taking in the serene atmosphere, but just as they were about to sit, her mother suddenly collapsed to the floor.
Carla’s heart froze. Her eyes widened in alarm as she rushed to her mother’s side.
"Mom! What’s wrong?!" she cried, her voice trembling as she knelt beside her.
Her mother’s skin felt unnaturally cold. Panic surged through Carla as she shouted, "Someone, call an ambulance!"