Beatrice lit up the moment Alicia agreed. Alexander’s brow furrowed with worry, but he held his tongue. After dinner, Alicia returned to her room.While she was working at her computer, she heard footsteps. She quickly hid the laptop just as a knock sounded at the door.The door creaked open. Alexander slipped inside, guilt etched across his face. He crossed the room and sat on the edge of the bed where Alicia lay.“I’m sorry, my dear daughter,” he said softly. “I’m afraid my wife is plotting against you. But I’ll help you, quietly. I won’t let her harm you.”“I know you’re doing a lot, Dad,” Alicia replied. “What I really want is to know how my mom died.”“I’ve already hired private investigators to look into that day,” Alexander said. “I’ll tell you as soon as there’s news.”He leaned forward, kissed her forehead, and murmured, “Good night, Cathy.” Then he rose and slipped out.Once he left, Alicia got up and returned to her computer.Alexander didn’t notice Beatrice watching from t
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