"Dr. Clarke, don't try to hide this from me." Briony fixed her sharp gaze on him, her voice steady and certain. "I know you're not telling me everything."

Cedric Clarke froze, caught off guard.

It was a long moment before he finally let out a heavy sigh. "You really are impossible to fool these days."

"James told me my car was sent in for repairs, but he couldn't find the strawberry candy I kept in the glove compartment. So I'm guessing the person who saved me took it, right?"

"Yes." Cedric's tone was calm but grave. "The person who called you is also the one who rescued you. But I can't tell you who it is."

Briony fell silent.

She was already close to the truth.

If she pressed him, Cedric would probably cave and tell her everything. But she didn't.

She lowered her eyes, thoughtful. Finally, she asked quietly, "Was there something wrong with the candy?"

"Just as you suspect."

caught in

tried to

Just because they were Stewart's

was gypsum in the candy. Over time, it can disrupt

a child ate it, there wouldn't be obvious symptoms

clenching the bedsheet. "Ferdinand always acted so kind toward little Nina-he was the one who cured her, after all. If Lucky hadn't insisted Nina not eat the candy today, I would never have believed Ferdinand

now, I advise you

Briony frowned. "Why?"

Now he's suddenly

his background isn't

"That's just my guess."

at him, serious. "Was it him

Cedric hesitated.

Briony's voice was barely above a whisper. “Just tell me—

sighed. "Did you already suspect it was him who called

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