Felicia rose from the sofa, her gaze drawn to the open window. A puzzled frown creased her brow. When had she opened it? Could someone have entered through the window again? It seemed unlikely. She probably opened it earlier and simply forgot. She closed the window and drew the curtains. Sitting back down, a chill wind sent a shiver down her spine, leaving her skin cold. She sneezed, ignoring the stuffiness in her nose. Her mind replayed the last voice from her previous life. Who had covered her with the coat? A kind stranger? Or someone she knew? Unfortunately, she hadn't seen their face.
Felicia rubbed her temples. Her body still felt weak; her wounds ached. After changing her bandages, she ordered takeout. A few minutes later, the doorbell rang. Was takeout delivery really this quick? She slipped on her slippers and answered the door. To her surprise, Myra and Kayla stood there, bundled in hats, masks, and sunglassesโclearly attempting to avoid the media. But why were they here?
Felicia stood blocking their entry. Myra, hesitant to enter, immediately launched a judgmental accusation. "Did you have something to do with Mina's death?"
Felicia was speechless. She'd repeatedly told herself not to be swayed by slander, misunderstanding, or unjust accusations, but these words offered little solace, especially coming from her own mother.
Taking a deep breath to quell her rising anger, Felicia replied, "I had no reason to harm Mina; why would I?"
Myra had initially believed the same. That morning, the Fuller family had been blindsided by the news. Who could have predicted this resurgence of a seemingly settled matter? Mina's relatives had mirrored Felicia's earlier actions, inundating the media with the story. By the time Dexter learned of it, the police were already retrieving the body.
Mina's death was identical to Ruben's, the only difference being that Mina was kidnapped, taken to a beach near Cedar Street, strangled, and thrown into the water with her car. This repetition of the incident ignited even greater public outrage.
The Fuller family, already facing backlash over Kayla's previous involvement, now found themselves prime suspects. Regardless of the investigation's outcome, their reputation was irrevocably damaged. In a single night, their shares plummeted by tens of billions. Businesses suffered, contracts were breached, funding collapsed, and their villa was even targeted by vandals. Dexter was attacked that morning, sustaining a head injury requiring sixteen stitches. Online, a debate raged, with many demanding Kayla's arrest.
Myra couldn't believe this was connected to Kayla. Since the incident with Ruben, Kayla had shown significant improvement, becoming more obedient, thoughtful, and even quietly charitable. She was actively atoning for her past. Moreover, she had been under Myra and Dexter's constant supervision, leaving her with neither motive nor opportunity to commit such an act.
The only remaining suspect was Felicia.