That night, Francine left campus under the dual escort of an ambulance and a police car. She was suffering from acute gastroenteritis and dehydration, and was suspected of theft.The next morning, I was summoned to the local police station."Mr. Declan Cordery? Please have a seat."The officer in charge, Harry Hughes, rubbed his temples, looking somewhat exhausted. On his desk sat the now-empty chicken curry takeaway box and the remains of the tracker."Officer Hughes, I'm here to give my statement," I said, taking my seat politely."Declan Cordery, you psycho! How dare you poison my daughter!"Before Harry could even speak, the door to the interview room flew open. A middle-aged woman named Deborah Wray stormed in, surrounded by several bodyguards. She pointed at me and began spewing profanities.Francine followed behind her, pale-faced. "Mom, it was him! He deliberately poisoned my food! I want him in jail! I want him expelled!" Francine screamed, drawing stares from the off
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