Chapter 1963

Upon hearing this, Joann’s shoulders twitched slightly-a subtle sign of her nervousness that Bennett did not miss.

With a stern look at Joann, he addressed everyone in a subdued tone.

“Rest assured, I will provide an explanation to everyone here.

My judgment will be unbiased.

At these words, Joann felt a chill run down her spine.

For the moment, Matthew appeared content.

He made no further demands, preserving the Lowell family’s dignity with a simple, “That’s all.

Following this, Nikolai, Stella, and Matthew exited together.

Before she left, Stella paused, facing Joann momentarily before addressing Bennett.

“Mr.

as you proceed with this inquiry, I trust you will furnish a thorough explanation, not least for why I

exited, a palpable

everyone that Joann was central to the

crowd’s gazes bored into her, loaded with silent

eyes, especially Bennett’s

holding onto her last bit of strength,

Murmurs swirled around her.

think Miss Crawford is responsible for

it involves her close friend who grew

Clark, despite his marriage.

what she intended? “And what led them to

speculation, Joann snapped, “Enough! Stop spewing

finally catching the rising tension, realized the gravity of

onlookers with

“Enough viewing.

to

Please, disperse.

seemed to

of respect for Bennett,

had cleared and Joann faced Bennett’s icy stare, her nerves got the better

filled with distress, she implored, “Please, don’t be

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