“Excuse me for my boldness, but how did he pass?” Viktor asked. Dr. Hayes tensed and looked in my direction. I did not know why everyone danced around the subject, as if I would cry whenever my father was brought up. “An accident in the lab,” I said simply. “His assistant was clumsy. He died of some sort of exposure.” “That is unfortunate, especially for an experienced chemist.” Viktor tilted his head. “Did the coroner say what it could have been?” “No, I did not read the report.” “I see.” Viktor squeezed my shoulder gently. “Well, do not doubt yourself on the account of ghosts. You
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broo this viktor kid is giving me the ick. i bet he killed dear old dad
