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

it's not the best time to confront Tracey. Besides, this case is quite sensitive and could negatively affect your emotions as an expectant mother. Just look at how Lydia's death certificate distressed you last night,

looked at

the doctor prescribed last night. "You had a high fever, and Mr. Hilton took care of you

"Am I supposed to believe I didn't notice

looked at me with innocent eyes. "You were delirious

to Mr. Hilton that we have a clergyman perform a

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

and been reborn felt

shouldn't meet Tracey today," Helen

But I was determined.

child's. You had a high fever last night, deliriously calling out for Claude to save you from

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