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Chapter 87: The Desk by the Window
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The room remained still.Outside, rain drummed steadily against the tiled roof of Obadiah Waore's estate.Inside, no one spoke.Dr. Beatrice Akinyi Owino rested her wrinkled hand upon the faded notebook."I have delayed this moment for twenty-three years," she said quietly."Not because I wished to hide the truth...""...but because I feared what the truth would cost."Inspector Bethwel Kanda uncapped his pen."For the record, Doctor...""...please continue."Dr. Beatrice turned the fragile page with extraordinary care.The ink had faded, but the words remained legible.She adjusted her spectacles."These are my notes.""Exactly as I wrote them."She began reading.03:41 a.m.Patient regained strength.Asked repeatedly whether 'they' had arrived.I reassured her that only medical staff were present.Patient smiled briefly.Then whispered one name.The doctor stopped.Her voice trembled.Bethwel looked up."What name?"Before she could answer, Rose spoke."It wasn't the name.""It was
The Wife He Betrayed Chapter 87: The Desk by the Window
Rain tapped softly against the windows of Obadiah Waore's estate.No one moved.Dr. Beatrice Owino adjusted her glasses and looked down at the faded notebook resting before her.The pressed jacaranda blossom lay beside it like a bookmark preserved by time.She began to read.Patient: Grace.Condition: Stable after delivery.Time: 2:17 a.m.Patient remained conscious.Requested privacy.Made repeated request that her child should know the truth regarding his or her birth.Appeared frightened of a visitor she believed would arrive before sunrise.Bethwel looked up."A visitor?"Dr. Beatrice nodded."She never told me the name.""But she was certain someone was coming."Rose closed her eyes."I remember.""I thought it was fear speaking.""It wasn't."Before Bethwel could ask another question, Patricia's mobile phone vibrated.She glanced at the screen.Unknown number.She almost silenced it.Mercy noticed."Take it.""It might matter."Patricia excused herself and stepped onto the veran
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