Chapter 218

Chapter 218

Could there be a hidden truth behind my parents' untimely death? Where do I even begin to untangle this mystery?

Does Claude have a piece of the puzzle? And what role does Richard play in all this?

I pondered over these questions all night. As I drifted into a fitful sleep, I felt someone tuck in my blanket and gently brush the hair from my forehead.

I knew it was Max, but I kept my eyes closed, pretending to be asleep. His scheming nature terrified me; being alone and vulnerable, I feared being betrayed without even realizing it.

By dawn, I woke up to find Max gone again. This time, I didn't inquire about his whereabouts from Helen. Instead, I declared, "After breakfast, I'm meeting Tracey. As a survivor of an attempted murder, I need to ask her why she wanted us dead."

into a false sense of security, making me forget how important it was to seek out the truth for myself, no

could negatively affect your emotions as an expectant mother. Just look

at Helen in

Hilton took

I supposed to believe I

innocent eyes. "You were delirious

the house. Helen informed me, "I suggested to Mr. Hilton that we have a clergyman perform a

scatter holy water and perform their rituals seemed absurd to me.

died and been reborn felt even more

Tracey today," Helen insisted, blocking my

But I was determined.

"Ms. Claire, if not for your own sake, then for your child's. You had a high fever last night,

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