Gilbert sighed again.
Atticus noticed it and asked, “What are your thoughts on this matter?”
“Nothing, sir,” Gilbert replied nervously.
“No need to hold back, speak your mind,” Atticus assured him.
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Gilbert took a moment to think before finally speaking up.
“Sir, I think we can’t simply take their word for it. If they’re accusing Miss Lucinda, they should provide evidence.”
Florrie, seated next to Atticus, disagreed, “You know what kind of person Lucinda is. She’s always been haughty and inconsiderate. It’s not surprising that she could do such a thing. What evidence do you need?”
Atticus remained silent, his thoughts unknown to everyone.
Suddenly, Levi rose from his seat and approached the ceremonial tablets of his ancestors. Kneeling, he said in a resolute voice, “I swear on my life that Lucinda attacked me with sulfuric acid. If I’m lying, I’ll suffer the consequences in the afterlife!”
As soon as he finished, thunder rumbled through the sky.
Trembling in fear, Levi cowered on the ground, his legs shaking beneath him.
Marceline’s and Nikolas’ faces contorted in shock and disbelief at Levi’s statement.
The room became particularly dignified as thunder rumbled outside.
In this tense moment, Lucinda’s cheerful laughter burst into the room, instantly drawing everyone’s attention.
With an orange-flavored lollipop in her mouth, she softly pushed open the door and said, “It seems your oath wasn’t sincere enough. Even God doesn’t believe you.”
Levi was furious and demanded, “Lucinda, did you make that weird noise?”
She smiled mischievously.
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She had just asked Rickey to play a drum sound like thunder on a loud speaker. She didn’t expect Levi to be so scared.
“Uncle Levi, looks like you really did something wrong. Otherwise, why would you be so afraid?” she said with a smirk.
“You!” Levi turned around and glared at her.
She pretended to be surprised.
“What happened to your face?”
Levi grimaced and said, “You know what you did.” “I have no idea what you’re talking about. But it does look terrible,” said Lucinda, pretending to feel sorry for him.
Levi was furious.