Sally shook her head and exined, “No, it’s not about you.


    I made a mistake.


    ”


    She sighed and leaned closer to Lucinda, speaking in a hushed tone.


    “Lucinda, I’ll share a secret with you, but promise me it will stay between us.


    ”


    Lucinda nodded seriously and assured her, “You can trust me.


    I won’t tell anyone.


    ”


    Sally believed her and then went on, “Yesterday, I couldn’t resist my curiosity and snooped around Noelle’s room.


    And guess what I discovered?”


    Lucinda’s expression grew more serious as she inquired, “What did you see?”


    “She was not in her room!”


    Lucinda furrowed her brow and whispered, “But your brother said Noelle was sick and recovering at home.


    How could her room be empty?


    Did you see your brother take her somewhere?”


    Sally asserted confidently, “No, she can’t have left the house.


    I’ve been home every day, and I haven’t seen her go out.


    She must still be there.


    ”


    She nced around cautiously and shared in a low voice, “In thest couple of days, he’s hired more bodyguards to watch the top floor.


    I suspect something is wrong with Noelle.


    Either he’s keeping her locked up, or she might have some rare contagious illness that requires istion.


    ”


    Upon hearing this, Lucinda’s worry for Noelle deepened.


    She had originally intended to discreetly slip the crystal earrings into Sally’s bag.


    However, Sally had shown her genuine friendship and trust.


    If she went through with her n, it would shatter their rtionship entirely.


    So she hesitated.


    Sally, noticing Lucinda’s absentmindedness, tilted her head and asked, “Lucinda, what are you thinking about?”


    After a brief pause, Lucinda raised her gaze to meet Sally’s and made a daring decision.


    “Sally, I sense your curiosity about Noelle’s situation.


    I have a way you can see her.


    ”


    Sally blinked innocently.


    Her interest seemed to be piqued.


    “What way?”


    Lucinda whispered her n into Sally’s ear, causing her face to darken with worry.


    “Lucinda, I can’t do that.This is property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    If my brother finds out, he’ll kill me!”


    Lucinda reassured her, patting her hand gently.


    “Don’t be scared.