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    Her attitude only fueled Gracie’s dislike for her. “Rosie told me you did it. Don’t even try to deny it. I never imagined you’d actually kill someone.”


    Realization dawned in Brenna’s expression. “So Rosie’s behind it. I should’ve known. Of course, she’d say that. I’m not exactly her favorite person. You should realize most of her usations are lies. If you believe her, you will be tricked by her in no time.”<fn0ae9> Th?s chapter is updated by find?novel</fn0ae9>


    Brenna’s argument struck a chord with Gracie. After all, Rosie’s reputation for sly tricks and easy lies preceded her.


    Taking a moment, Gracie observed Brenna intently. Even though nothing in Brenna’s expression suggested dishonesty, an unshakable sense of unease lingered. Gracie simply disliked her.


    Weighing the trustworthiness of both women, Gracie eventually leaned toward believing Rosie over Brenna.


    Pointing an usatory finger, Gracie spoke up. “You are not telling the truth! Rosie would never lie to me. Admit it—you are the one who killed Judy, aren’t you?”


    Brenna’s face stayedposed, betraying no hint of panic. “Unless you have something meaningful to say, please leave. I have work that needs my attention.”


    Gracie stood her ground. “Maybe I cannot find proof, but the police will, Brenna. Don’t get toofortable.”


    Waiting for any flicker of emotion from Brenna, Gracie saw nothing. Brenna remainedposed.


    Feeling let down by theck of response, Gracie turned and headed back to her office.


    Soon afterward, Greta arrived at Brenna’s office, ready to give Brenna an update on the previous day’s work. Before she managed to begin, Lorna entered after a soft knock at the door.


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    “Boss, your foster father wants to speak with you. He says it’s urgent.”


    “Let him in,” said Brenna, a note of curiosity in her voice. She wondered if Alec would still be loyal to Rosie now that Rosie had run off.


    Alec, familiar with Brenna’s office, walked in and sat directly across from her. “Your office is far more upscale than mine.”


    Before replying, Brenna motioned for Greta and Lorna to step outside. “Get to the point. What do you want?” she said to Alec.


    “Your grandmother’s discharge is scheduled for this afternoon. Will you be stopping by to see her?” Alec had no idea about Rosie’s current predicament.


    A quick nod from Brenna followed. “Yes, Gia called to tell me that first thing today. I’ll go after I’ve eaten lunch. Is there anything else?”


    Her voice carried no emotion, and theck of respect made Alec bristle. She was treating him as if he were not her foster father.


    Annoyance flickered in his eyes, but he held back. “Whatever. Just make sure you show up. The bill for the hospital still needs to be paid.” So, he hade to remind her to pay.


    Brenna’s face hardened. “I’ll settle everything.”


    Instead of leaving, Alec remained seated, weighing his next words. “Mack has been applying for a job all over town, and every interview ends in rejection. Yourpany has taken on new people recently. Could you let him work here or at Mr. Mitchell’spany?”


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