Katelyn kept her eyes locked on Lise. “Mrs. Wheeler was poisoned again. Did you have something to do with it?”

Lise’s face registered shock. “What?”

This was good news. If that old woman were really out of the way, no one would stop her from marrying into the Wheeler family.

But the realization struck, and Lise stared back at Katelyn, pointing to herself in disbelief.

“You think it was me? Are you serious? Just yesterday, Katelyn twisted my wrist!” Lise exclaimed. Even if she had the intention to do something like that, she wouldn’t have had the time or energy. She was already drowning in her own problems. How could she possibly spare a moment to deal with that old woman?

Katelyn studied Lise closely. Based on Lise’s initial reaction, it didn’t seem like she was lying. She wasn’t exactly a convincing actress. But if it wasn’t her, then who?

Katelyn didn’t have any other suspects. She stepped forward, her voice low and menacing. “This better not be you. Because if I find out it is, I’ll make you wish you’d never crossed me.”

Her voice was icy, laced with an unmistakable edge of menace.

“Stop acting like this! If you’ve got any proof, show me!” Lise screamed, frustrated and furious. It was the first time she’d ever tasted the bitterness of being falsely accused. Her voice rising, she said, “Carol is your patient. If she’s in trouble again, maybe you should look at your own mistakes first.”

Katelyn’s fists clenched, her knuckles white. Lise wasn’t wrong, and that truth stung. Carol’s health was partly on her, and she hadn’t protected her as she should have. If Katelyn had been more mindful and cautious, Carol wouldn’t have gone through so much pain.

Guilt crept up Katelyn’s spine, chilling her.

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Katelyn forced herself to keep her tone cold. “This isn’t over, Lise. Watch yourself.”

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Lise cursed under her breath, her frustration simmering. “Has she lost her mind?” she muttered. She knew she’d done nothing wrong. Yet, here she was, treated like the prime suspect. No way was she just going to take this.

As Katelyn stormed away, Lise’s mind reeled. She knew she’d let her emotions run wild, accusing Lise without a shred of proof. It was reckless. But this was Carol, and that changed everything. She couldn’t keep a clear head when it came to her.

Katelyn took a deep breath, steadying herself, and returned to the ward. Her gaze softened as she checked Carol’s vitals, taking in each small detail. Only a few people had access to the room, which meant the list of suspects was short. If Carol’s daily food hadn’t been tampered with, and both Neil and Lise were ruled out, then… That left the hospital staff as the biggest suspects.

A flicker of determination sparked in Katelyn’s eyes as a plan formed. She drove home straightaway.

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