Diana had finally come to terms with the situation.

First off, Connor was right there with her, showing the same care as always. Secondly, she figured that since this was a live show, Claire would have to think twice before doing anything too crazy. Connor's face didn't soften a bit. In fact, he looked even more serious. Diana sensed something was off.

Carefully, she asked, "Uncle Connor, did you come to see me for another reason?"

Connor didn't beat around the bush, "Why would you do something like that?"

Diana's face went stiff for a moment. Then she tried to play dumb, "Uncle Connor, what are you talking about?"

"Let me give you another chance, Diana. If you're not going to be honest with me, then just forget I said anything. But don't come crying later!"

Connor's gaze was fixed on Diana, sharp and cold like a dagger. It was the first time she'd seen him look at her like that. Her heart pounded like a drum. It felt like her secret was out.

Her mind was a mess, but she didn't know where to start. She just stood there, frozen.

from behind. "Uncle Connor, I'm sorry. Please forgive me just this once,

butler took me to the stables and gave me a small jar of jelly beans. He said the horses at the ranch get more spirited if they

was icy and disappointed, "So you fed Chloe's horse these candies? You

confused. I didn't know who was more important to you between us, so I thought I'd use this method to find

at Connor,

fed them to my own horse. If I really wanted to harm her, I wouldn't have fed my own horse the same candies. I thought they would only make the horses a bit more spirited. I didn't realize it would be

much, but Connor

anyone, Uncle Connor. It wasn't intentional just wanted to be sure you cared more about me. When I found out something had happened, and

"I think you

heading in my direction. I saw the

taking a shortcut

Tears blurred her vision. No wonder in the

herself, "Uncle Connor, why couldn't you just lie

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