Chapter 99. Uncertainty
Beta Gilbert continued to play along with Laura and Cassandra, pretending not to notice Laura’s quick move again to stop Cassandra from revealing anything.
"Okay, thanks a lot, girls. If you happen to remember anything, or if Maria later shares something with either of you, please do well to let me know. Together, we can help her get well quickly," Beta Gilbert said calmly, trying to sound genuinely concerned about Maria.
"Alright, sir, we will surely let you know if anything comes up. We’ll be on our way now, sir," Laura responded politely as she and Cassandra walked away from the garden. Beta Gilbert quietly watched them until they disappeared through the mansion’s gate.
As soon as they stepped outside, Laura’s calm expression changed. She turned sharply to Cassandra, her voice low but firm. "How could you? Were you seriously going to tell him Maria’s secrets?"
Laura’s sharp gaze pierced into Cassandra’s eyes, filled with frustration.
"I’m sorry! But what else could I do? He sounded so sincere, and I thought we could actually trust him to help Maria with her recovery," Cassandra explained, her voice soft and regretful.
"I know you meant well, but you can’t go around trusting just anyone because they sound convincing. Let Maria do her own talking, Cassandra. She’s the one living in that house with them, not us. If Beta Gilbert really cares, he should speak directly to her, not through us," Laura stressed, her voice calm but firm as she broke it down carefully.
"Okay, I understand now. I’m really sorry," Cassandra said with genuine remorse.
Laura sighed and then gave a small smile. "And I’m sorry too for yelling at you."