After snapping out of her shock, Melody was compelled to question Chloe.

As Melody got closer, Chloe started stepping back and accidentally fell to the ground. "Miss Melody, I... I didn't mean to tattle on you, but since Mister Cedric and Miss Beatrice are this sick, I have no choice bu to tell Mister Lucas what I've seen!"

Melody looked at Chloe, who still was on the floor, with a frown on her face. "Just what are you trying to achieve by throwing baseless accusations at me?"

Chloe looked away. She put on a frightened look of almost being on the verge of tears as she shuffled closer to Lucas.

Lucas glared at Melody. "Speak! Why did you want to harm my grandparents?"

It was then Melody understood that he had chosen to trust Chloe over her.

It was understandable, considering one was a maid who had been part of their household for many years, while the other was a relatively unknown woman he had just met.

was clear whom Lucas

the moment she decided to leave her family, she had

claimed I drugged Grandpa and Grandma, but I can prove I'm innocent!" said

cook breakfast today is one I brought from my home. Before using it, I

habit of washing pots before cooking. Otherwise, she would not be able to prove her

at

cooked everything alone, there shouldn't be anyone else's fingerprints on the pot and lid! If there are, I'm not the

I wouldn't poison my own cooking. What kind of idiot would hurt others like that? That is,

Melody's words somewhat convincing. He took out his phone and called Edmund.

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