Chapter 3 - 2:14 P.M.Adrienne watched the security footage alone.
2:12 PM.
Vanessa entered Eleanor’s room carrying documents.
2:13 PM.
The argument began.
There was no audio, but Eleanor repeatedly shook her head.
Vanessa pointed toward the papers.
Then toward Eleanor.
Then toward the door.
2:14 PM.
Grace entered carrying lunch.
Vanessa snatched the soup bowl.
Grace moved between her and Eleanor.
Vanessa threw it.
Adrienne stopped the recording.
Her hands were shaking.
She replayed it.
Again.
Again.
Again.
Not because she doubted what happened.
Because her mind refused to accept who had done it.
Her phone vibrated.
Vanessa.
Adrienne answered.
“Where are you?” Vanessa demanded.
“At the hospital.”
“That woman should be fired.”
Adrienne closed her eyes.
“You’re right.”
Vanessa became quiet.
Adrienne continued.
“Come home tonight. We need to discuss the wedding.”
Vanessa’s voice softened immediately.
“I knew you’d understand.”
Adrienne disconnected.
She looked at the frozen image on the screen.
Vanessa’s arm was extended.
The soup was suspended in midair.
Grace was already moving to protect Eleanor.
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Adrienne whispered:
“I understand everything now.”
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