tt, the family's trusted caretaker, sat on the edge of the cream-colored sofa in the expansive living room. Her posture was composed,

across from her, his notebook open, pen poised to capture every word

rm but polite. "You've worked with Mr.

I was hired after his health be

tly were y

ors' recommendations. I also accompanied him to some of his appointments and provided ge

e page. "And did you notice anything unusual about his he

ident in recent months was a fainting spell about four weeks ago. His

ed. "And you administere

e in the afternoon. Blood pressure medicatio

ds hang in the air before asking, "Wha

. "I left at my usual time, shortly before dinner started. M

the fireplace, her hand clenched around a tissue. "Privacy," she repeated mockingly. "How conveni

"Mrs. Westwood, Jonathan was in good health when I left. If I h

re, you'd have stayed to make sure

s tone cold. "Enough. Vanessa is

idn't respond. Harris, unfazed

on, "did you notice anything unusual about the family or t

oment before shaking her head. "No,

now. "One of the maids mentioned seeing you leav

ng toward the detective. "I wouldn't say I was in a hurry," she said care

, his gaze unyielding. "And wh

," Vanessa re

yone ver

ng tighter in her lap. "I live alone. No o

ir across the room, finally spoke, her voice low and almost moc

e worked in healthcare for a long time, Miss Westwood. I

ling her legs up beneath her as sh

till locked on Vanessa. "Miss Scott, you're aware of t

id softly, her ton

explanation for ho

replied. "I wasn't h

otebook. "We'll need access to your records-Mr. Westwood's

id. "I'll email them to

"That's all for now, Miss Scott. Please don't l

nts graceful but deliberate. "Of course

e. "And what about the fact that you were the last person

h cool composure. "Mrs. Westwood, I understand your grief, but I only did what I was hired to do.

Victor stepped in again, his voi

sa left the room, her footst

. Her hands trembled slightly as she fumbled with her keys. The image of Jonathan's lifeless body flash

she straightened herself and climbed into he

ions hung heavy in the air-questions she knew she couldn't answer, at least not yet.

ndle this. Sh