Chapter 60

As far as Xyla was concerned, she and Wendy were not sisters in any sense of the word. Once the Hortons experienced discomfort and were diagnosed with nitrite poisoning, she would tell them Wendy had knocked over the salt canister and flushed the salt down the sink. That way, Xyla could frame Wendy for intentionally poisoning the Hortons and Yvonne. It would make sense for Wendy to pull a stunt like this in a maniacal rage, especially after failing to get into a school in Bellmire City or marry Sean. Besides, with her record, it wasn't hard to convince the Hortons, or even the cops, that she was capable of such a crime. Wendy could deny all she wanted, but the odds were stacked against her. "Wendy, shall I bring you a new packet of salt?" Martha asked upon returning to the kitchen after setting the table. "No need, Martha. Xyla's got it." Wendy shook the half-packet of salt, then turned to Xyla and said, "Would you mind telling Mrs. Horton Senior that the pumpkin soup will take a