Her concern for Marcus had grown especially since she discovered he had been poisoned.

Unable to contain her worry, Millie finally called Marcus, only to receive no response.

Why wouldn’t he answer? In a hurried attempt to reach him, she dialed Derek’s number.

At that moment, Derek was also in the old house. He glanced at his phone, then at Marcus, who was still kneeling on the ground. A thought struck him, and he stepped away to answer the call.

“Mrs. Thomas,” he said.

Millie’s voice trembled with urgency.

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are you with Marcus? Why hasn’t he

eyes landed on Claudia, seated in the

had pleaded for mercy earlier, but she had refused to listen,

Derek’s eyes, they had done nothing wrong,

at the old house,” he

old house? Is there anything wrong with

“She is fine.”

house? Why didn’t Marcus answer the phone?” Millie’s

himself disobeying Marcus’ wishes,

phone now because he… is kneeling

tinged with resentment, his conviction that Marcus‘ punishment was

fondness for Millie. Perhaps if Millie were to plead on Marcus’ behalf, Claudia might

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