This time, though, if the Kidd family couldn't give a real explanation, there was no way things would just blow over.

Fiona hadn't come by last night-she'd waited until morning out of respect for Jane. On both personal and proper grounds, the Kidds couldn't afford to treat her carelessly now.

"Someone, bring the tea," Mrs. Kidd said stiffly.

Fiona slid smoothly into a chair, tugging a confused Jane down beside her before she could even ask what was going on.

"I love this rose," Fiona said, plucking the flower and tucking it into Jane's hair, arranging it gently.

She didn't rush to speak, just waited, letting the tension build, curious to see who would break first.

Eventually, the old Mrs. Kidd-unable to handle the pressure-finally snapped. But instead of addressing Fiona, her sharp gaze landed on Carson.

as

Kidd found out he'd been out partying, blowing half a million

until it hurt, refusing to say a word, just mumbling, "Don't ask, please...

"If Mr. Kidd doesn't

nights ago at Golden Glow, she was there for a friend's birthday. On her way to the bathroom, she was drugged. The club staff helped cover it up-they dragged her off. She

voice was tight with fury, her eyes growing

was so innocent.

clothes

man tried to

advantage of her."

seemed eerily calm, as if her earlier anger

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