The Heartbreak Prescription by Glazed Snow

The test confirmed it–the chicken soup was poisoned.

Zada’s face went pale. “That’s impossible! How could there be poison in the soup I made? There’s no way. That can’t be right!”

Shaun’s expression darkened. “You made that soup yourself, didn’t you?”

Zada nodded quickly. “Yes, I did!”

Shaun’s voice turned cold. “Guards!”

A group of men in black suits rushed over. “Mr. Lane.”

He waved his hand sharply. “Take her away.”

The guards moved instantly, grabbing Zada by the arms.

Zada’s eyes widened in shock. “Wait, you’ve got the wrong person! Why are you grabbing me?”

Shaun’s face was ice. “Halsey was poisoned because of that chicken soup. You made it, which makes you the killer! Since you took Halsey and my baby from me, you’ll pay with your life!”

Hidden in the corner, Sierra watched it all unfold with quiet satisfaction. Zada had finally served her ultimate purpose–being her perfect scapegoat.

Zada’s voice cracked. “No, it wasn’t me! I’d never hurt Halsey. She was my best friend! I—”

were really her friend? Maybe you had something else planned

shook her head desperately. “No, please–you have to believe me! I didn’t

final. “Take her

“Got it, Mr. Lane.”

Zada out

smug smile. Two birds with one

and left

Sierra treated herself to a

red wine and sank into the tub, letting the warm water and soft candlelight melt

in prison. She’d have to visit him soon and tell him that

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for her sake. Sierra couldn’t wait to see his

herself.

Sierra had finally won!

stepped out of the bath and slipped on

Ding–dong!

broke the silence.

at night? Who

walked over and opened the door. Her heart skipped when she saw