Burden of Blood
Vanessa hesitated, glanced at Maeve, and then confirmed, "Yes, Maeve's been the one caring for me. She hasn't left the house. As for you, Lydia, you left with the car for the past few days. Where have you been?"
I could hardly believe what I heard. My legs went weak, and I nearly fell. "What are you talking about?"
She steadied me and murmured in my ear, "Don't blame me. Richard's the only son I have left, so I can't let Maeve get hurt. Your family's powerful; let them defend you."
After she helped me up, her face changed. "Lydia, you can't push this off on someone else. Maeve isn't like you—she's not an heiress. She wouldn't have the nerve to do such a thing!"
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