Chapter 9 - Serena Accuses Preston Of Manipulating The Entire Household
Serena gripped the metal rail of the hospital bed, tears spilling over her eyelashes as her voice shook with fury.
“He told me you were losing your mind and needed sedatives in your milk to calm your nerves before the evening meeting,” Serena sobbed.
“I trusted him because he’s my brother, Madeline... I had no idea he was trying to harm you!” she pleaded desperately.
Madeline watched Serena closely, recognizing the genuine terror and remorse etched across her face.
“If you didn't know, why did he involve you in the first place?” Madeline asked, her voice dangerously calm.
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“Because he needed an alibi to prove the food and drink came from family hospitality rather than a targeted act,” Serena realized grimly.
Preston had weaponized his own sister’s trust to construct a foolproof narrative for when the medical examiner filed the autopsy report.
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