71. Seed of Doubt

Sabrina's expression shifted from amusement to suspicion as she processed David's words. She took a step back, her eyes narrowing as her guard went up once again. Doubt crept into her mind, fueling her uncertainty about David's true intentions.

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"What did you do?" she demanded, her voice laced with a mixture of caution and accusation.

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David's laughter echoed in the room, his amusement seemingly unaffected by her sudden change in demeanor. He leaned back in his chair, his eyes gleaming with a mischievous twinkle.

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"Oh, Sabrina, you really are a cautious one, aren't you?" he remarked, a smirk playing at the corners of his lips. "Even if I had slipped something into your food, which I assure you, I did not, it would be far too late for you to notice. The food was already in your mouth."

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Sabrina's eyes widened at his response. She realized that she had allowed herself to momentarily let her guard down, only to be reminded that trust was a luxury she couldn't afford in this unfamilia