Chapter 149

"Wish you were dead?" Stella raised an eyebrow at Keen's words, finding them a bit odd. "Who told you that? Was it Rachel?"

Haynes' voice was low and firm. "Stella, you can't blame Rachel for everything."

With a lazy drawl, Stella replied, "Wow. That Rachel-defense reflex of yours could qualify as an Olympic sport. Do you practice in the mirror?"

"Stella, what kind of nonsense is this?!"

"Nonsense? I've got my reasons," Stella said coolly, like a calm lake on a winter day. "When Keen had his allergic reaction, only a few of us were around. Why would he say Marvin and I wanted him dead?"

She arched an eyebrow, "Did you tell Keen that Marvin and I not only didn't help him but wanted him dead?"

"Keen, how did you come to know about

had told Keen repeatedly not to mention that

never

Haynes had already been different since the last time she was caught in a lie. If he discovered she was stirring the pot again, he might

his little cheeks flushed with indignation. "I

a bit. Thank goodness, Keen hadn't ratted

into fists, his voice trembling with barely-contained fury. "Stop dodging the question! Just say it is

just see-she felt the shift in the room. Rachel's guilty flicker. The way her shoulders dropped just a fraction too soon with relief. Her gaze deepened. So Rachel was involved after

Stella. "Stella used the inhaler to help

retorted. "That inhaler was useless. I threw it away! A doctor should have

didn't even feel disappointed anymore. Just numb and cold inside. This kid

the best thing to do is to cut your

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