“Huh?” Natalie narrowed her eyes. “What does that mean?”

“Ten years ago, the Grahams declared bankruptcy, and both Mr. and Mrs. Graham passed on soon after. This was not from the blow dealt by their insolvency, but of Jacqueline's doing.” said the horrified Marjorie.

Natalie's eyes widened, and she felt her own skin crawl. “Do you mean to suggest that Jacqueline killed her own parents?”

“I can't say for sure that she did, but knowing what Jacqueline did to your parents, I suddenly felt the compulsion to have someone look into the death of the Grahams. Jacqueline's presence seemed to be persistent every step of the way, so I'm guessing that she must definitely have something to do with the unusual circumstances surrounding her parents' deaths. I can't be as certain as for whether she was the one who did them in herself though,” Majorie said, shaking her head.

Shane stood to his feet. “Regardless, the fact that this could be traced back to her means that she won't be able to get away scot-free.”

“I agree,” Natalie concurred.

Shane then looked to Marjorie. “You said that you did not dare to share what you heard with anyone else before. Why?”

smugly after Mrs. Graham gave up on getting her to turn herself in. I felt sorry for the

she threaten

were business partners, but we were on a less solid footing than they were. Mrs. Graham made me promise not to say this to anyone at the threat of repercussions against our family, and that was why

charitable spirit Mr. Wangton spoke glowingly of

have issued such threats against anyone's loved ones. Perhaps they did do enough good in

share it with Mrs. Brown and the others

really close to them so my intentions were to warn them to steer clear of the Grahams, especially that monster Jacqueline. That was why I told them that

toward Shane. “I'm so sorry, Mr. Shane. I really did not mean to withhold this. All I wanted to do was to protect my family. I've told you everything you wanted to know

turned to walk out, which led Marjorie to

blame you since you were being threatened back then. But I do hope that you'd

I should,” replied

more. “Thank you, Mrs. Larson,

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