Chapter 195

Frederick returned to the room, his brow furrowed in thought.

Scarlett noticed his contemplative state. She rose from the bed and approached him gently. "Lost in thought, darling? At least there's one positive. The Monroes seem to hold you in high regard. There shouldn't be any trouble with the Monroes."

Frederick shook his head. "Despite the Monroes' respect, something peculiar happened today. Why would Sirius poison himself?"

Scarlett covered her mouth in shock. "What do you mean? Are you saying... Sirius poisoned himself?"

He nodded slowly. "Before the poisoning, Wayne was already on edge. The moment Sirius collapsed, Wayne was there in a flash to catch him. That kind of speed implies preparation. And right after, he demanded that I cure the poison. How could he have known it was poison and not just an illness?"

Scarlett couldn't help but admire Frederick's meticulous observation. "I also felt something was off with Wayne, but I never thought so deeply about it. But wouldn't i