Close By Culprit

The mansion was filled with the sound of Bella's piercing scream.

In haste, the entire family gathered in the living hall, where they found Bella on the last step, a smear of blood on her forehead.

"Oh, my daughter, are you alright?" Sophie screamed.

"Mom, seriously, does she seem okay to you?" Benjamin exclaimed, as he and Andrew assisted Bella to her room.

"Send her to the hospital," Marie said.

"No, I'll be taking care of her at home," Mia firmly stated before entering Bella's room.

Mia and Benjamin proceeded side by side to the living hall after tending to Bella's injury, where everyone awaited them.

"How's Bella?" Sophie asked desperately.

"There are no grave injuries, but her damaged leg is in a pretty bad state. She'll have to remain bedridden for a week," Benjamin reported.

"Andrew and Alice, join me in my study in an hour," John instructed, then stood and walked off.

A somber atmosphere settled over them as they all stood up, preparing to retire to their respective r