Deirdre swore her strength had just left her entire body. But then, quite suddenly, she felt something pop through her lips.

She opened her mouth and realized it was a piece of candy.

Mrs. Engel was surprised. “That is brilliant, Mr. Brighthall! I forgot to prepare some sweets myself!”

Deirdre was quite taken aback, too. It was the first time she ever noticed how perceptive and mindful Brendan could be. “T-Thanks.”

The candy was very sweet. As it melted and spread across her mouth, she felt the broth’s taste subsiding. Soon, all she felt was the sweetness of the candy.

“If you like it, I’ll put a can of the same candies in the kitchen. You’re allowed to pop one in every time you finish Mrs. Engel’s herbal remedy on top of your medicine.”

Wait! It had to be those two combined!?

Deirdre’s expression froze. “How long am I supposed to drink that?”

Mrs. Engel smiled. “Just a week! It’ll be over like a breeze!”

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Charlene’s sentence came three days later. The police had also cle