Chapter 36

"He's gone", was all the doctor could say before horrified sounds escaped their lips . Thomas couldn't believe his ears .

"You mean...he's dead ?" Cecilia asked , shock evident in her voice . Thomas nodded painfully . None had shed a tear yet . They were simply stunned .

"The cause of death ?" Nathan asked .

"He was poisoned ." Thomas gulped .

"Of course . I knew it", Lyanna mumbled . "That witch ! She poisoned my son ! She murdered him !" She screamed , tears spilling out rapidly .

"Your husband has been announced dead . He was poisoned", Sophia said non-chalantly . Carina was shocked beyond imagination .

"But he was fine right now , how could he...?"

"You have a cruel fate . Mrs. Belle thinks you plotted this ." Carina gulped .

"Why would she think that ?"

"Because it's a perfect set up . Someone is trying to frame you ." Sophia bit her lip .

She caressed Carina's cheek lightly ,"Don't worry . I'll protect you ." This was the first time in years she had shown affection towards her daughter .

A sudden knock on the door interrupted them . Thomas slowly entered , a letter in hand . Carina avoided his eyes . "What is it ?" Sophia asked . "Bad news", Thomas lowered his head .