Chapter 570

"Dr. Clarke, don't try to hide this from me." Briony fixed her sharp gaze on him, her voice steady and certain. "I know you're not telling me everything."

Cedric Clarke froze, caught off guard.

It was a long moment before he finally let out a heavy sigh. "You really are impossible to fool these days."

"James told me my car was sent in for repairs, but he couldn't find the strawberry candy I kept in the glove compartment. So I'm guessing the person who saved me took it, right?"

"Yes." Cedric's tone was calm but grave. "The person who called you is also the one who rescued you. But I can't tell you who it is."

Briony fell silent.

She was already close to the truth.

If she pressed him, Cedric would probably cave and tell her everything. But she didn't.

She lowered her eyes, thoughtful. Finally, she asked quietly, "Was there something wrong with the candy?"

"Just as you suspect."

breath caught in

tried to harm

because they

time, it can disrupt circulation, cause muscle atrophy, joint

child ate it, there wouldn't be obvious symptoms right away. But

kind toward little Nina-he was the one who cured her, after all. If Lucky hadn't insisted Nina not eat the candy today, I would never

is a lot to take in, but for now, I advise

Briony frowned. "Why?"

out of the country. Now he's suddenly

think his background isn't

"That's just my guess."

Clarke." Briony looked at him, serious. "Was it him who told you to

Cedric hesitated.

months." Briony's voice was barely above a whisper. “Just

"Did you already suspect it

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