"Huh?"

Even with Matilda's composure, she couldn't help but widen her eyes in shock.

After a moment of distraction, years of training had barely regained her composure, and then she took a deep breath, her brain spinning rapidly.

"Why? Why? Matilda looked at Mary with a frown, "Why are you hiding there and snooping?" Mary, that's not a decent act, is it? ”

Although she didn't know the cause and effect, Matilda knew that Mary's words were absolutely untrue, what "I found a room to rest because I couldn't drink, and then it just happened" Yunyun must be a pretext - if she really didn't drink enough, she should have left the gallery earlier, how could she find a dusty room to rest in that gloomy place?

So, at least one fact is obvious—that night, after everyone had left, Mary had deliberately hidden in a room to spy on what was going on. It is unknown whether this terrible action was motivated by concern for his friend or by his secret jealousy towards Lola.

"Why...... The reason is obvious, right? Mary bit her lip tightly, then smiled wryly, "Matilda, don't you feel strange that night?" Fran and Lola's tables are too weird...... They were unexpectedly close at first, as if the relationship had suddenly become very good, then they unexpectedly quarreled, and finally decided to stay alone...... Matilda, I'm really surprised if you don't feel suspicious in your heart......"

Matilda was momentarily speechless.

"That's right. I do have some doubts...... But what if it's weird? ”。 After a moment, she spoke again. However, the momentum has weakened a lot. "We shouldn't be spying on people, right......"

Mary raised an eyebrow.

"That's the difference in our personalities......" she replied with a smile.

Matilda lowered her head, no longer arguing with her about it.

It was now clear to her mind that although her mind might not be as good as her own, Mary would be better than herself if she was bold and decisive in her own right.

That's right, since I met her, she has always been like this, although she seems to be timid and afraid, but as long as she decides what she can. will rush forward with her eyes closed - I am afraid that it is precisely because of this character that she will immediately ...... with Charles

Forget it, now is not the time to think about such things.

Now the situation is clear.

She didn't know if she was lying to herself, but she knew that Mary wasn't a talker, and there was no need to talk nonsense about such things, so- what the hell was going on?

In other words, what did Miss Tréville do that night, after they left? Why would there be such a person there?

Is it a tryst with a hidden lover?

Perhaps this cannot be denied. But who would have a tryst with their lover in the presence of others?

If that's not the case......

There was another situation that was even more terrifying, and she didn't even dare to guess it anymore.

"I didn't understand what was going on at first," he said, ignoring Matilda's panic. Mary continued, "Or rather, I'd rather I don't understand anything now. I think. Now you can understand what kind of suffering I have been going through these days, right? I really can't help but come to you. ”

Then, the two men looked at each other. Then they each saw the wonder and horror in their eyes.

"No, it's unlikely......" Matilda shook her head suddenly. As if trying to deny something to Mary and to himself, "This kind of thing is ridiculous, isn't it?" Mary, could you really be mistaken? ”

"Well, Matilda, why do you say that in front of me? Isn't it like you, when things come to an end, shouting 'this can't be' or 'this is ridiculous'...... Or do you think I'm going to have the leisure to come here to entertain you? Mary smiled slightly wryly, and her face became even paler, "No matter what, I think we should all face reality, what we see is what we see, there is no need to pretend not to see." So...... The next question is, what does what I see mean? Mathilda...... Can you tell me what you think? ”

Although she seemed to be earnest, Matilda still did not answer, perhaps not knowing how to answer.

"Matilda, it looks like we're really thinking about going together again." Mary sighed again, "Come on, it's just the two of us here, is there anything else that can't be said?" I'll start with it, if it's a private meeting with a lover in the middle of the night, it's okay, although the spread of the amorous affair will cause rumors, but it can't be fatal. What's really scary is ...... The kind of sin that takes the opportunity to hide, the greater sin, such as ...... That's Lola? She deliberately dressed up as a man and slipped out in the middle of the night? ”

Matilda moved, but didn't know what to say.

Because, she also thought of this just now.

"I've been thinking about it for the past few days, that murder was actually committed by Lola? Or even after careful planning? She deliberately found an opportunity to stay in the gallery, then slipped out as planned, ran to her brother, and ...... Mary herself thought it was too frightening to say this, so she slowly turned her gaze to the place where the pile of newspapers was, "Forget it, these things are much clearer than I am, and I have nothing more to add." ”

Matilda remained silent, brewing in the air of a great storm, weighing down the hearts of both of them.

"You've said so much, but there's still no basis, what does a glance in the dark mean? People won't believe it. After a long time, she whispered, "Even if it's true, it can't be used as evidence in court, right?" Others can easily deny your allegations. ”

"I'm not interested in being a judge, and I'm not here to be a judge today. Mathilda. Mary shook her head again, "Lola has that motive. I also have this courage and ability, which you and I both know very well? As long as the two of us can come to an agreement. ”

There is no denying that. Lola knows too well, she is such a arrogant and ambitious person, in order to grab the inheritance of her father's wealth, even if she is planning to kill her brother, she can't do it.

With that, Matilda suddenly found herself slowly believing Mary's speculation.

Because this speculation is too much in line with her own faint doubts in her heart.

That night, Fran and Lola's strange appearance, the sudden murder, and all kinds of bits and pieces of details are finally connected by a thread.

Originally...... This is indeed a deliberate murder case.

"When it comes to knife killings. Everyone always subconsciously thinks that it must be a man who did ......", as if thinking of something, Mary's face instantly became gloomy, "However, this is a complete misunderstanding, even a kind of discrimination, what reason can't a girl kill someone?" They are just as powerful, and they are no less determined to kill than men, and sometimes they even do it more beautifully. Isn't it? ”

"You're right. She can do it, and she will do it beautifully. After a long silence, Matilda replied slightly dryly. But if she really did it. There is no doubt that this is a big stupid thing to do, and it involves other people. ”

For money, he killed his brother...... She could understand the motives for such a thing. But I absolutely can't agree with it, and I can't forgive the other party for forcibly involving his friends.

Matilda is calm on the surface. But my heart is actually scattered.

If...... If the worst guesses come true, then. In this audacious and heinous murder case, what role did their friend play?

Is it an unwitting exploiter, or an accomplice who knew about it in the first place, or even intended to cooperate?

"It's involved...... The phrase is ambiguous. Mary replied with a frown, "The key question is, is it intentional or unintentional?" ”

"That night, after discovering that dark shadow...... What else did you find? Matilda whispered, "You can't just stop and go back to your dirty bed and sleep, can you?" ”

"Of course not," Mary thought back to that night, her head down, "and I was of course surprised to see that dark shadow leave through the back door in the night, and I was a little worried about Fran, so I slipped out of the room, and ...... I noticed that Fran was leaning against the window and painting. Even though the night was deep and the candles weren't lit, I thought I could be sure that she was painting......"

"Painting?" Matilda exclaimed.

"You see, that's the source of my pain tonight...... It's like I'm going crazy. Mary replied with a wry smile.

Then, as if to lighten the mood, she made another joke, "But, then again, I saw later, Fran did a pretty good job that night...... It seems that she has made progress in the past few years, and those of us who have been deserted can only look up. ”

Matilda didn't smile, but frowned and thought deeply.

If everything she says is true, and the speculation that 'Lola is the young man' is true.

Then, Fran, who insisted that she had been with her that day, had two situations.

First, she was completely exploited by Lola, and when she was at her most intoxicated with painting, Lola secretly disguised herself and slipped out, then took advantage of this time to run away and kill her brother far away, and then came back as if nothing happened.

The second is ...... Their friend cooperated with Lola to commit perjury and gave her a perfect way to get rid of suspicion.

Which one is more likely?

There is no doubt that both of them would very much like Fran to be used without knowing it, but they are both women with brains and will not be blinded by emotions to the fact that they are completely blinded by the facts.

Well, the most likely fact is......

"Something is wrong, something is so wrong! And why did she do that? What good will it do Lola to help her do such a crazy and dangerous thing? Matilda blurted out, "She's not short of money, is she?" And I don't see that I am threatened. ”

"I don't understand this either." Mary nodded honestly, "However, if you want to talk about the reason, it may not be completely absent......"

There was silence again.

"It's crazy, it's crazy, it's unbelievable." Matilda frowned and said harshly.

"Yes, this qiē is crazy, I never thought it would be like this. So, what should we do now, my dear friend? After a long time, Mary smiled wryly again, "You have shared my secret, and you must have shared my pain. This question, which has been bothering me for days, has now turned to torment you...... Matilda, I know, you have always been resourceful and resolute, now you sue me, what the hell should we do? ”

Mary's gaze, both nervous and anticipating, made Matilda feel that she was difficult to dodge.

"Now, our every qiē is just speculation, and when there is no basis, it is out of place to say anything." Matilda pondered for a long time before replying, "Maybe this qiē is just the imagination of our two crazy children." ”

"I admit it's a possibility." Mary replied rather reservedly, obviously dissatisfied with Matilda's statement, "Of course, it's better for everyone. ”

"But since you're all here, I can't just turn a blind eye......" Matilda lowered her voice, "we can't just watch Qiē go crazy. ”

The two of them glanced at each other again, and their thoughts had unconsciously converged.

"Now, the time has passed, we both have to take action and hurry up," Matilda's eyes were a little melancholy, but more energetic, "before it's too late, we have to find a good way to solve it." ”

"So, what about the Charles?"

"What do I do, you ask? Didn't you say it all along? Matilda suddenly felt a little uncomfortable, perhaps because of the other party's title, "Then let's keep it a secret for now, so that we will all become crazy people who have nothing to do." ”

"I'll listen to you, Matilda......" As if a boulder had been lifted from her heart, Mary's expression instantly became a little rosy again.

She stood up softly, then bowed gracefully to Matilda. "You've always been so reliable." (To be continued......)