She listened intently, her heart sinking.
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Hilliard proceeded to divulge all that he had discovered in recent days. Noticing Lucinda’s faltering composure, he quickly interjected, “These are mere theories. We cannot jump to conclusions or pass judgment until we hear his explanation at tomorrow’s banquet.”
Lucinda nodded, absorbing his words.
Knock, knock, knock~
Another knock at the door disrupted their conversation.
Lucinda checked her watch, slightly surprised.
“Sonny arrived so quickly. I had only just messaged him.”
She stood up, with Hilliard by her side, and proceeded to open the door.
To their astonishment, it wasn’t Sonny but Cyrus standing outside, his clothes drenched from the rain.
Clearly, he had rushed all the way here just like Hilliard.
Lucinda appraised Cyrus, and then turned to look at Hilliard, whose hair was still wet. She smiled.
“What happened tonight? Why have both of you arrived here in the rain? You’re quite the unexpected guests.”
As Cyrus wrung the water from his blue suit jacket, he smiled at Hilliard, who stood behind Lucinda.
“What a coincidence! Hilliard, you’re here as well!”
Hilliard remained silent.
Lucinda inquired, “Cyrus, what brings you here tonight?”
Cyrus’ expression turned serious as he shifted the focus back to the matter at hand.
“Lucinda, I have uncovered the truth behind our father’s accident.”
The smile faded from Lucinda’s face, replaced by a somber demeanor.
“Who is responsible?”
“It’s…” Cyrus hesitated, opening his mouth to speak but then thought better of it.
“Let’s go inside. I’ll explain everything later.”
Lucinda handed Cyrus a towel, instructing him to dry his hair.
Without hesitation, he complied, tidying himself up.