" I mistakenly left a file here today . It is important . So , I had to return to get it . " Patricia racked her brain , desperately searching for a plausible excuse that would satisfy Gabriel's scrutinizing gaze . She knew all too well that her brother possessed an uncanny ability to spot deceit in the blink of an eye . Unfortunately , coming up with a believable explanation was proving to be more difficult than she had anticipated . As she fumbled for words , Patricia's mind raced through various scenarios , each one more desperate than the last . She knew that any feeble attempt would only further incriminate her .
On the other hand , Gabriel just couldn't help but notice the slight unease written all over Patricia's face . It was evident to him that she was deliberately concealing som
