He was later adopted by Gerald Miller

"How the hell do you not know what Jedrick was up to, Rick? He almost got Marcus killed!" Jonathan's furious voice tore through the phone as he confronted Rick.

This wasn't just an accident—it was a calculated move. Jedrick had planned everything, ensuring Marcus would be left incapacitated. With Marcus out of the picture, Jedrick had a clear path to take control.

Jonathan's breath came shallow as he processed the weight of the situation.

"You need to be careful, Rick. Jedrick keeping secrets from you is a bad sign," he warned, his grip on the phone tightening.

He had already suspected something was off from Rick's absence, but this call only confirmed it. And now, more than ever, he needed to make sure Rick stayed protected.

"I will," Rick replied, his tone unreadable before abruptly ending the call.