Chapter 245

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I must have mistaken someone else for her,” Brian explained.

“You two have called off the engagement, so it’s none of your business what she does or whom she meets. Must 1 explain that to you?” Belinda said.

“Yes, Grandma,” Brian answered politely, but it was clear he hadn’t taken it to heart.

He excused himself, and Emily quickly followed behind.

Brian’s face darkened. “Call home. Have Martha check if Ariana’s really there.”

“Mr. Lodge, Ms. Torrey’s injuries are so bad. Can she even wander around like that? Maybe you truly mixed her up with someone else.”

“Call! I want to know exactly where she is.”

“Yes, Mr. Lodge.”

dialed Martha, who answered promptly. “Ms. Weston?

Ms. Torrey at home

she had too much lunch and felt ill, so she

Brian took the phone. “When did she say she was going to

I think. She told us

she’s actually in the

“Well…”

hesitant but still went upstairs. She carefully opened the door to a darkened room with

bed, there was a shape that appeared to be someone sleeping. She

in bed, Mr.

crossed his mind. Did

the Lodge residence. She quietly entered while Martha was busy in the kitchen, then

had prepared earlier by placing a pillow and a small moving gadget under the covers, so that in dim light it

At least Martha hadn’t noticed anything.

soon?

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