"Why would she murder someone, I'm sure they've done nothing to offend her"
"You can never tell the reason for the murder until the murderer is found".
"Don't label her a murderer until you've found proofs to stake your claims".
"I'm no longer going to be a part of this discussion"
Just like that they all dispersed to do their works. Magdalene face was gloomy as she heard their provoking words. How did they come to the conclusion that she killed someone. When had that happened. She could vividly recall going to bed and having a very bad dream before falling back asleep.
She was very angry at their baseless accusations and also for labelling her as Lucas mistress. Where did they get the idea that he was bedding her.