Chapter 549

Haley shook her head silently, feeling a twinge of sympathy for Joe.

At the same time, a sly idea began to form in her mind.

Maybe letting Xena out was not such a bad idea. They might end up fighting each other, and she could enjoy the show.

With a mischievous glint in her eyes, Haley said, "Joe, do you remember the condition I mentioned the other day? If you tell me why you slandered my mother, I might consider releasing Xena and Sue."

Joe's eyes lit up. "Are you serious?"

Haley nodded.

"Put it in writing. I don't trust you."

Joe eyed her warily, filled with suspicion. He could not afford to make any mistakes now.

Haley agreed, and Shane fetched paper and pen from a nurse. She quickly wrote down the promise and signed it.

Shane glanced at Haley with concern, his expression tense. He had already uncovered part of the truth about Yvonne and worried that Haley might not be able to handle it.

Joe, seeing Haley's signature, smirked. "Actually, back then, your mother and I were