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"The Secret of the Old Mansion"
Chapter 22: Internal Conflicts

Chapter 22: Internal Conflicts

Detective Arthur Havelock, once again immersed in the complex world of the Livingstons, noticed that internal conflicts between family members are beginning to play an important role in the investigation. Each of them showed their emotions in different ways, and these emotional tensions had a significant impact on the investigation.

Lady Eleanor, who had lost her husband, was on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Her sadness and depression manifested in her behavior: She often got lost in her own thoughts and became unpredictable. Her sudden mood swings and penchant for silence made her even more suspicious in Havelock's eyes. He began to notice that her emotions, although they seemed sincere, could hide deeper and darker motives.

Robert Livingston, the youngest son, continued to show his alienation and inner struggle. His passion for art seemed to be able to distance him from reality. But Havelock noticed that Robert may have been feeling depressed and angry, hidden behind his apparent indifference. Sometimes his face expressed deep sadness and anger, which may have indicated internal conflicts that could be related to the murder.

Victoria Livingston, on the other hand, showed strong emotions, and her insistence on seeking justice was obvious. She did not hide her anger at anyone she considered potential culprits. Her emotional instability, often turning into rage, was linked to her deep sense of injustice and desire to protect her family. This made her behavior suspicious and may have indicated ulterior motives.

Dr. Richard Morley, although he tried to maintain a professional and restrained appearance, became embroiled in emotional conflicts. His own fears and worries about Lord Livingstone's condition and his own medical problems began to manifest themselves. His lack of confidence in his own actions and medical findings made it difficult to understand how he could be connected to the murder.

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Havelock decided to take a deeper look at the personal problems of each of the family members in order to understand their possible impact on the investigation. He began to collect more detailed data about the life of each character.

Her worries were related to the changes in the will that Lord Livingston planned to make before his death. She also faced difficulties in managing the family fortune and was under constant stress due to financial problems. These emotional stresses probably added complexity to her relationship with other family members and could have been a motive for murder.

Havelock discovered that Robert had personal and financial difficulties. His art projects often failed, and he was deeply in debt. These financial problems, along with the pressure from family expectations, could cause Robert to have hidden emotional feelings and, possibly, anger, which could lead to a violent act.

There was a lot of discontent and anger in Victoria towards her parents because of their decisions regarding her future. Her desire for independence and the desire to prove her worth could have been a catalyst for her aggressive behavior. Her desire for recognition and justice for her family problems may have influenced her attitude to the case.

Morley's personal life had its own difficulties, including health problems and professional failure. His own fears and doubts could influence his judgment and actions, which added complexity to his interactions with the Livingston family.

Havelock continued the investigation, exploring how family members' personal problems might be related to the murder. He conducted additional interrogations to understand what internal conflicts and emotional states could motivate each of them.

The study of personal problems showed that each member of the Livingston family had their own motives and possible reasons for committing a crime. These internal conflicts also affected their relationship with each other, creating a complex network of suspicions and potential motives.

As a result, Havelock realized that it was necessary to take into account emotional and psychological aspects when analyzing evidence. Personal problems and internal conflicts of family members were important factors that could influence their actions and decisions. Every emotion, every inner experience could conceal deep and potentially dangerous motives that had to be taken into account during the investigation.