Gilbert sighed again.
Atticus noticed it and asked, âWhat are your thoughts on this matter?â
âNothing, sir,â Gilbert replied nervously.
âNo need to hold back, speak your mind,â Atticus assured him.
Gilbert took a moment to think before finally speaking up.
âSir, I think we canât simply take their word for it.
If theyâre accusing Miss Lucinda, they should provide evidence.
â
Florrie, seated next to Atticus, disagreed, âYou know what kind of person Lucinda is.
Sheâs always been haughty and inconsiderate.
Itâs not surprising that she could do such a thing.
What evidence do you need?â
Atticus remained silent, his thoughts unknown to everyone.
Suddenly, Levi rose from his seat and approached the ceremonial tablets of his ancestors.
Kneeling, he said in a resolute voice, âI swear on my life that Lucinda attacked me with sulfuric acid.
If Iâm lying, Iâll suffer the consequences in the afterlife!â
As soon as he finished, thunder rumbled through the sky.
Trembling in fear, Levi cowered on the ground, his legs shaking beneath him.
Marcelineâs and Nikolasâ faces contorted in shock and disbelief at Leviâs statement.
The room became particularly dignified as thunder rumbled outside.
In this tense moment, Lucindaâs cheerful laughter burst into the room, instantly drawing everyoneâs attention.
With an orange-flavored lollipop in her mouth, she softly pushed open the door and said, âIt seems your oath wasnât sincere enough.
Even God doesnât believe you.
â
Levi was furious and demanded, âLucinda, did you make that weird noise?â
She smiled mischievously.
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She had just asked Rickey to play a drum sound like thunder on a loud speaker.
She didnât expect Levi to be so scared.
âUncle Levi, looks like you really did something wrong.
Otherwise, why would you be so afraid?â she said with a smirk.
âYou!â Levi turned around and glared at her.
She pretended to be surprised.
âWhat happened to your face?â
Levi grimaced and said, âYou know what you did.
â âI have no idea what youâre talking about.
But it does look terrible,â said Lucinda, pretending to feel sorry for him.
Levi was furious.