Yes, she had hoped to win Sanford over, but not like this.

"Liar! It's obviously you!" Carolyn spat. Then she turned to Janiya. "Mrs. Robles, this woman has been scheming to worm her way into your family. You need to get rid of her before she causes more trouble!"

Carolyn had no idea who had meddled with Sanford's food herself, but if pinning the blame on Shari could get rid of her, then so be it.

Janiya's eyes narrowed as they locked onto Shari, suspicion flickering within them. "Shari, was it you who tampered with Sanford's food?"

Shari shook her head, her voice steady but defensive. "Mrs. Robles, it wasn't me. I swear."

Janiya's expression hardened, her words cutting through the air like ice.

"I will find out the truth. And if it's you, don't think for a second I'll let you get away with it."

Shari swallowed her response, her thoughts spinning wildly as she cast a quick glance at Carolyn, who met her gaze with a bold, unyielding stare, almost daring her to speak.

Who could have done this? Shari's mind raced for answers.

Besides Carolyn, no other name came to mind.

But Carolyn had flatly denied it, and now she was shifting the blame onto her. What was Carolyn's game?

Then it clicked. Carolyn's plan had backfired spectacularly.

Sanford hadn't fallen for her charms. In fact, he'd gotten angry.

Carolyn hadn't achieved her goal, and now she was scrambling to free herself from doubt. She didn't want to be disliked by Sanford.

Shari smirked to herself. So, Carolyn was nothing more than another conniving, opportunistic woman.

Meanwhile, in the bathroonm..

"You can Leave now," Sanford said coldly to Jason, who had been poised to assist him with his bath.

Jason blinked in surprise. "Sir, you don't need my help?"

Sanford let out an exasperated sigh. "I can handle it myself. Stay by the door. No one is to enter except Dr. Hudson," he said.

Jason gave a respectful nod and exited the room.

As soon as he reappeared, Janiya hurried toward him, her voice tinged with concern. "Why are you out here?" she asked.

Jason explained calmly, "Mr. Robles said he can manage on his own."

Janiya's worry deepened. "No, this isn't right. I'm going in to check on him."

Jason stepped in front of her, blocking her path. "Madam, Mr. Robles gave strict instructions. No one is to enter except Dr. Hudson," he said.