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“In my opinion, there are two ways to dig up some clues. First, the maid who delivers Nicoletta’s medicine every day. Second, the doctor who diagnosed her so–called bone disease.”
“The maid is May, and the doctor is Travis, our family physician,” Fallon answered.
Just saying their names made Fallon’s chest feel tight. A trusted servant and a doctor who had served the family for years–how could they be capable of something so vile?
Seeing that Fallon lacked the ability to handle this herself, Caitlin stepped in. “If you trust me, let me take care of it. I’ll get the testimony we need. Then you can confront them face to face.”
“Alright, Caitlin, we trust you! Please, help my mother. She’s suffered enough, paralyzed all these years for nothing…” Fallon’s eyes brimmed with tears, and Delilah looked equally pained.
“That bastard,” Delilah muttered bitterly.
“Don’t be sad. From now on, stop taking the medicine they’ve been giving you. Start supplementing with vitamin B12, improve your nutrition, and exercise as much as you can. There’s a good chance your body will recover at least partially.”
Delilah nodded. Fallon added quickly, “We’ll take Mom to a different hospital tomorrow. No more going to Travis’s place. That’s the only way we’ll get the truth.”
They had just finished talking when a sobbing voice came from outside.
“What’s that sound? Who’s crying?” Delilah asked.
Before anyone could answer, Blythe appeared at the door. “Mother…”
She was about to launch into her tale of woe, but the moment she spotted Caitlin inside the room, she let out a sharp cry. “Caitlin? What are you doing here? What did you come to do this time–hurt people again?”
“Calm down!” Fallon stood up, frowning.
Blythe immediately began her tirade. “Delilah, do you know Fletcher’s been arrested by the police?”
“What? Arrested? Why?” Delilah’s eyes widened.
“Fallon didn’t tell you? The police came and took Fletcher away, all because of Caitlin. I don’t know what lies she fed them, but they arrested him right after!” Blythe’s sobbing rose to a dramatic pitch.
Delilah turned a startled look on Caitlin. “What happened? Fletcher was arrested? What does this have to do with you?”
Fallon explained firmly, “It has to do with Uzma. She was killed, and the investigation pointed toward Fletcher, so the police took him in for questioning. If he’s innocent, they’ll release him. This isn’t Caitlin’s fault.”
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“Uzma is dead…” Delilah felt as though her whole world had tilted. Maybe her family wasn’t as calm and peaceful as she had believed.
“Fallon, are you under her spell? How can you defend her like this?” Blythe demanded.
“I’m not deaf, I’m not blind, and my brain still works. I know right from wrong. I’m defending Caitlin because I’m stating the truth. If Fletcher is innocent, why should we be afraid? And why should you cry like this?” Fallon snapped back.
Blythe’s mouth opened, but she had no retort. She could only weep harder.
“Delilah, believe me, the law will deliver justice. I’ll take my leave now. We’ll talk again soon,” Caitlin said as
she rose.
She walked out without looking back, her composure like a slap in Blythe’s face. Blythe burned with resentment. She left the room quickly and chased after her.
In the garden of Evergreen Pavilion, Blythe caught up. “Caitlin! I held my tongue in front of my mother–in- law, but now you owe me an explanation! You had my husband arrested–what’s your motive?”
Caitlin stopped, turned, and said coolly, “Foolish women never think. They just cry.”
“You–how dare you mock me!” Blythe’s wet cheeks burned red with anger.
“Did I say something untrue? You cling to defending your husband, but do you even know what kind of man he really is? Has he truly been good to you?”
“My husband treats me well! I don’t need you to judge him.”
A cold laugh escaped Caitlin. “If he treats you so well, then why is he sneaking around with other women?”
“What? What did you just say?”
“I said it plainly. He’s cheating, and deep down, you’ve felt it. Stop lying to yourself.”
Caitlin left her standing there, stunned.
Blythe’s body trembled. She hated to admit it, but hadn’t she already sensed her husband’s love slipping away? He was good at sweet words, good at soothing her doubts. And she had believed him, desperate to believe he’d never betray her.
But what if Caitlin was right?
What if Fletcher really had another woman?
Moonstone Court.
Back in her quarters, Caitlin met with Zinnia and Tyler. After a quick discussion, they split up. Caitlin also contacted Sebastian’s side to track down Travis. They had to secure evidence tonight.
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Zinnia and Tyler found May in the servants‘ wing. She looked bewildered. “Why are you looking for me? ”
“You’re coming with us. Our lady had stomach trouble after eating something you prepared. You’ll explain yourself.”
Zinnia’s excuse was sharp and to the point. May blinked in shock. “I never made her anything to eat. You’ve got the wrong person!”
Zinnia ignored her protests and marched her toward Moonstone Court. Tyler stayed behind to search May’s
room.
At Caitlin’s signal, Fallon slipped behind a screen, hidden. A moment later, Zinnia brought May inside. The maid’s timid eyes flicked to Caitlin, and the chill in Caitlin’s presence made her tremble.
“You’re May?” Caitlin asked.
“Yes,” she whispered.
“Do you know why you’re here?”
“I don’t. I never served you food. I’m not assigned to your quarters,” May stammered.
“I know. You’re assigned to Delilah. Correct?”
“Yes.”
“Then you must know that the medicine you prepare for her every day contains ingredients that cause paralysis.”
May’s face blanched. She quickly lowered her head. “I… I didn’t know…”
“Didn’t know? Your eyes tell me otherwise.” Caitlin leaned closer, her stare unrelenting. May shrank, hands twisting together. Original content can be found at.net
“Do you know how Uzma died?” Caitlin asked softly.
“She was… murdered.”
“And that was her punishment for keeping secrets. Do you want the same fate?”
“I–I don’t dare–I don’t know anything! Please, spare me!” May’s voice shook with terror.
Caitlin pulled out two reports and set them before her. “Look. One is the analysis of the medicine you brew. her. The other is Delilah’s blood test. Together, they prove she was poisoned into paralysis by what you gave I’m giving you one chance. Tell me everything you know. Otherwise, I’ll hand you over to the police on charges of attempted murder.”