Chapter 8 - Serena Arrives At The Hospital Demanding Answers
An hour after Preston’s detention, the hospital room door swung open once more to reveal Serena rushing inside.
Her hair was disheveled, and her expression was a mask of sheer panic as she hurried to the side of Madeline’s bed.
“Madeline! Thank God you’re awake—the police just detained Preston in the lobby, what on earth is happening?” Serena gasped.
Madeline stared at her sister-in-law, searching her wide eyes for any sign of deception or complicity.
“Preston had the poison vial in his jacket pocket, Serena; Poppy saw him take it from the counter,” Madeline stated flatly.
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Serena staggered backward, her hands flying to her mouth as the staggering implications crashed down upon her.
“Poison? I only brought you the warm milk because Preston insisted you were having a severe anxiety attack!” Serena cried out.
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