CHAPTER 107A TRUTH THAT BURNSALEXANDERI released her throat like fire was set to my arms. Élise slumped to the floor, coughing as she pressed her hands against her neck. The shattered glass from the orange juice jar crunched beneath her knees. I didn't bother to look at her, my eyes were fixed on my daughter. Camille stood frozen in the doorway, her face as white as the marble floor. Her lips were parted, her eyes wide and her hands were shaking at her sides. Behind her were maybe a few staff, but they were blurred in my vision.All I could see was Camille."Dad." Her voice was barely a whisper. "What is mum talking about? What did she say about your best friend?"I stepped toward her. "Camille—""Don't." She stepped back. Her hand came up, palm facing me, like she was warding off a blow. "Don't come closer, just answer me."Élise coughed again, dragging herself to her knees. Even though it was a wet ragged, sound, she laughed bitterly. "Go on, Alexander," she rasped. "Tell her
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