The Heartbreak Prescription by Glazed Snow

Chapter 1074

Zada’s hands were shaking as she said, “The doctor ran the tests. It’s true, Halsey was poisoned. And the poison came from the chicken soup I made.”

“What?” Sierra gasped, eyes wide in mock shock. Her acting kicked in flawlessly. “You poisoned Halsey’s chicken soup? Why would you do something like that?”

Zada’s voice trembled. “It wasn’t me! I swear, I didn’t know there was poison in the soup!”

“But you were the one who made it!” Sierra shot back, her tone sharp but controlled.

Zada turned toward her. “Yeah, I made it, but you were there, too! You showed up while I was cooking.”

Sierra’s stomach dropped. Was Zada suspecting her?

She quickly calmed herself. Back then, she had been careful not to touch the soup directly–something she had Zada to thank for. Zada had insisted on doing everything herself, and that had now become Sierra’s perfect alibi.

forced a confused look. “I don’t get what you’re trying to say. Sure, I was there when you were cooking, but I never touched the soup. What exactly are you

firm. “I didn’t poison that soup. Only you, me, and Halsey ever came in contact with it.

slap. Zada had just accused

I didn’t poison Halsey. Why would I ever hurt her? You can’t

eyes hard. “It’s just the two of us now. Can’t you drop the act and tell me the truth? I want to hear the truth from

Sierra saw something cold and unfamiliar in Zada’s eyes. It sent a chill through her. Zada had never looked at her like that

was innocent, easy to read, and painfully naive. She was the kind of girl who still trusted too easily, a college student with a soft heart. Someone

now… She looked different. She

to

hear

feel it–there was meaning behind every word

raced, though she forced her voice to stay calm. “I really don’t understand what

stared straight into Sierra’s eyes. “You know exactly what I’m talking about. We’ve known each other a long time. I’ve always treated you like a close friend.