Chapter 25
The table fell silent, every eye turning toward Rowena, then toward the plate in question.
"Whatever do you mean, dear?" Nellie asked, brow raised, clearly startled by the sudden outburst.
"I saw her," Rowena said, gesturing sharply toward Callie, who stood frozen near the sideboard, tray still in hand. "I saw her near the kitchen earlier, acting strange around the trays being prepared for tonight. I think she may have put something in your food."
Gasps rippled around the table, several guests exchanging alarmed glances, the family's expressions shifting quickly into performed concern.
"Callie," her father said sharply, voice tight with warning. "Is this true?"
"No," Callie said immediately, heart pounding hard, though she kept her voice as steady as she could manage. "I n
