Powerful Words
My voice was hoarse and cracked, like a worn-out bellows.
"He poisoned Jackie!" Suddenly, a young maid burst out from the crowd. It was the maid who accused me that day.
But at that moment, Mary, the maid who usually cleaned the backyard, pushed through the crowd and got on her knees.
"Sir, Ma'am, Henry didn't do it! That day, I was cleaning outside the kitchen, and I saw Jackie pour a pack of powder into the drink with my own eyes!"
The hall instantly fell silent. Jackie's face hardened for a moment, but he quickly hid behind Mom, shivering again.