Chapter 94

"After you both passed away, I was always fearful and on edge and couldn't bear to push forward. So, I left," Belle began, her voice trembling with the weight of her confession. "In the years that followed, I felt immense sorrow every time I thought about Mrs. Felix's death. I wanted to speak out, but I was too afraid. When I learned that Ms. Linda survived, I was overjoyed but still too frightened to reveal the truth. "Yesterday, I was diagnosed with late-stage cancer. I don't have much time left, so I came here to tell you everything I know. "Ten years ago, Tom began poisoning your food with a slow-acting toxin that gradually seeps into the body and eventually leads to death." Linda frowned and helped Belle to her feet. "Madam Belle, is what you're saying true?" "Ms. Linda, I'm at death's door. I have no reason to lie." Belle's eyes were clouded, but her voice was firm. "Ms. Linda, you and Ms. Chloe were raised under my care. I have no reason to lie to you. Besides, the Felix f