And then they discovered something Vanessa hadn’t expected.
She had been entering the nursery alone shortly before several of Diego’s episodes.
She had also been purchasing supplies separately from the household’s approved vendors.
When confronted with the evidence, Vanessa finally broke down.
She admitted that she had been secretly altering Diego’s feedings.
But her motive wasn’t what Sebastian expected.
Vanessa had become obsessed with controlling the Whitmore household after Caroline’s death.
She believed that if Diego became dependent on her care, Sebastian would rely on her permanently.
She wanted control over the household and access to decisions involving the family’s wealth.
She had convinced herself that keeping Diego constantly unwell would make her indispensable.
But she never expected Elena to notice the bottle.
Police became involved.
Vanessa was removed from the home, and the investigation continued.
Most importantly, Diego was placed under careful medical supervision.
Within the following weeks, his condition improved.
His father barely left his side.
One evening, Sebastian found Elena sitting in the nursery, gently playing with Diego.
“I don’t know how to thank you,” he said.
Elena smiled.
“You don’t have to thank me.”
Sebastian shook his head.
“You saved my son’s life.”
Elena looked at the baby.
“I just noticed something that didn’t look right.”
