Vivian's face drained of all color.

Celeste's words had landed with the force of a bomb, sending shockwaves through the room.

Patricia's expression shifted rapidly, her confusion morphing into suspicion. She turned on Vivian, her eyes narrowing.

"What is she talking about?"

Vivian froze, her mind racing. She hadn't expected things to turn on her so quickly. In a panic, she pointed shakily at Celeste.

"It's not true! Mrs. Ford, I would never hurt Mr. Ford! She's ...