Ophelia's voice trembled with fear as she recounted the events, saying, "I had a brief conversation with Madame Brighthall, but it didn't last long. While we were speaking, she suddenly clutched her chest and collapsed without warning. The maid witnessed it and rushed over, and you can guess what happened next..."

Deirdre nodded as if she was deep in thought, finding it strange.

Ophelia sat there for a while and got up, claiming to get water. Deirdre saw a nurse coming out of the room, so she