Leopold's arrival in the world was a cataclysm for her, shattering all her dreams like fragile glass.
Without the sustenance of vengeance, she doubted she could have made it this far.
She had to reclaim everything that was rightfully hers, or she would never rest in peace.
"I just can't believe Megan would do something like this," she pondered aloud, "After all, she's Leopold's lawful wife, carrying his child. How could poisoning him possibly benefit her or the baby?"
Aurelia responded with a measured tone, "If it wasn't her, then someone's looking for a fall guy. The Stirling family and the cops aren't going to be fooled that easily."
Tanya heaved a sigh, "I just hope Leopold's okay and that they catch the real culprit soon."
Aurelia offered a reassuring smile, "Don't worry. No criminal gets away scot-free."
A glint passed fleetingly in Tanya's eyes as she stood up, "I should get going, Skyler. I will drop by for another visit soon."
Shortly after Tanya left, Aurelia received a call from Lisa's nanny, Edith.
Before leaving last time, she had given Edith her contact info for emergencies.
"Madam, could you come over? Something's off with Lisa. She's been cooped up in her room, crying all alone. This morning, she even lay down in a full bathtub. If I hadn't come in when I did, she might've drowned herself."
Aurelia felt a jolt of urgency, "Alright, I'm on my way."
She arrived at Lisa's place swiftly. There, Lisa was in a fit of rage, having just flung a pot of chicken soup across the floor.
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