Chapter 1987

With a playful glint in her eye, Lucinda clasped her arms around his neck, feigning concern.

“Don’t I need to give a statement?”

“No,” Nathan assured her with a smile.

“And evidence of my innocence isn’t required?”

“No need for any of that.

I’ve taken care of everything,” he affirmed.

Their affectionate display drew the attention of the police station’s staff as they made their way out.

Once outside, Lucinda retrieved her phone, immediately noticing missed calls from Violeta and Jennifer, all placed just before Nathan’s attempts to reach her.

Among the calls, one unregistered number stood out, calling repeatedly.

Though no name was attached, Lucinda recognized it as Graham’s, a contact she had previously erased.

Her MSN was flooded with unread messages.

Violeta’s message was urgent.

are here

hold

you picking up? Please, come

Jennifer’s message was succinct.

“Lucinda, there’s a problem.

Where are you?”

was about to navigate their car back to the Paynes’ house, Lucinda, her

you can head back to the

to make a trip to

her, offered, “I’ll

Lucinda, however, gently refus

ed.

Nala‘s true identity as

I’ll handle this.

scare was

something that negated

and Hilliard are working

believe you should personally oversee

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