"Honey, you don't know what Clarissa is doing at the mountaintop?"
Arthur's eyes sharpened, as though he caught the scent of something. "How long has she been away from you, hmm?"
This pointed question struck with immense impact.
It was impossible not to answer.
Ella Lacey had originally planned to sneak up the mountain.
If, by any chance, she accidentally let slip something about that cliffside incident... what would she do?
Besides, Arthur was being so sensitive right now...
At the same time.
Cherline Lindsey directed her gaze toward her mother as well.
Just now, her mother's palm trembled ever so slightly—a subtle signal that made Cherline realize something might have happened...
So.
Cherline's complexion immediately turned solemn.
"Why are you all staring at me like that…"
