Chapter 8 - Grace Reveals Her Secret Connection To The Mother
Evan stood up carrying Caleb in his arms while keeping Sophie safely tucked against his side, walking toward Grace.
“You mentioned your sister was our former nanny before she vanished two years ago, Grace,” Evan said seriously.
“Her name was Claire Miller, Mr. Whitaker; she left your employment right after your first wife passed away,” Grace explained.
“Vanessa fired her because Claire caught her tampering with your late wife’s medical records in the study,” Grace revealed.
Evan’s eyes narrowed as another jagged piece of the deadly puzzle clicked perfectly into place in his mind.
“Claire didn't vanish voluntarily, did she?” Evan asked, his voice dropping into a dangerous whisper.
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“No, sir; she was found dead in a staged car accident up in Vermont three days after she left your estate,” Grace said.
A heavy, suffocating darkness settled over the terrace as Evan realized Vanessa’s cruelty extended far beyond mere child abuse.
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