Mariel saw Reese and Ava's confused faces. Understanding that there seemed to be a misunderstanding between them, she quickly explained, "That is not the case. I just want to hear her side so we can help prove to everyone that Reese is clean!"

Reese let out a sigh of relief, "I was with Lukas that day. Besides, my side won't be able to prove anything now. Maybe people are going to think that I was the one who invited him to do the deed!"

Ava nodded her head and agreed with Reese's words.

Mariel's brow furrowed, "Then we can only do an investigation on the man first. The man in the photograph must know that the woman is not you!"

Reese nodded and said nothing.

Ava nodded, her calm exterior hiding her thoughts.

The three were silent as they drove to Ava's house. Ava ordered takeout and asked Reese to eat something.

But Reese was sitting on the sofa, her mind a whirlwind of uncertainty. She declined Ava's offer, saying, "I can't eat right now. Please go ahead."

sat worriedly next to Reese, unable to hide her

she would be relieved. But it was even

evidence but stopped when her phone

at Reese and said, "Reese, it's James who's on the line. Do you want to take the call from

hesitated, but then nodded, "Yes,

saddest time is over. She knows that the friends she can call now care

James' voice was on the line,

with me. Why are you asking?" Ava said

home? I'm

and said, "James said he

out his hand, Give me the

ear, she heard James' worried voice,

her head, "I was a bit sad and in a bit of a panic at first, but everything will

a sigh of relief, "That's good, I'll do my research now to find out who is behind this. Don't worry, I'll

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