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Chapter 16: The Accusation

Author: Judith GW
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-12 17:19:09
ARIANNA’S POV

“She just fainted!” I blurted out, “I didn’t do anything to her!”

The maid’s wide, terrified eyes locked onto mine. Then—she turned to run. No! She was going to tell and run her mouth.

I lunged forward, grabbing her wrist.

She let out another piercing scream.

“Let go of me! MURDERER!”

No, no, no—this was getting worse!

Aster growled. “Call him. Mind link Theodore. Now.”

I sucked in a sharp breath and tried to Mind-link him.

"Theodore!" I sent the thought through the link, "Please—please help me!"

The connection flared to life.

"What's going on?" he responded.

Relief flooded my body so fast I almost collapsed. But there was no time. The maid’s screams grew louder, echoing down the hall. Then—footsteps. Shadows filled the doorway as more maids rushed in.

I felt my stomach drop.

Lara stirred, letting out a low, pitiful moan. Her eyes fluttered open and then she saw me.

And immediately, tears welled up in her eyes.

“She—” Her voice was hoarse, trembling. “She attacked me!”
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