Nothing to Do with Him

Lucille had just slapped Joseph, and Madam Dahlia witnessed the act. She was so shocked that she couldn't speak for a long while, flustered and anxious. Appealing earnestly, Madam Dahlia said, "Miss Jules, why are you venting your anger on Mr. Joseph? Miss Molly's death has nothing to do with him." Lucille leaned on the sofa, her eyes closed, and she did not respond. Of course, she knew that Molly's death had nothing to do with Joseph. Yet as human, she inevitably, took out her anger on others. Throughout the day, Lucille had several occasions of thinking that if only she hadn't taken up the task, or if she hadn't brought Molly along with her in the first place. If only she hadn't neutralized the poison for Joseph, then she wouldn't have been poisoned, and Molly would not have been manipulated by Fiona, leading to her death... Or perhaps, if she had found Molly a bit earlier, she might have been in time to save her. Lucille couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh. "So turns out that I