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.

the police are here to

can’t hold them

picking up? Please, come back as soon

Jennifer’s message was succinct.

“Lucinda, there’s a problem.

Where are you?”

the Paynes’ house, Lucinda, her face etched with resolve,

you can head back

to make a

ready to support her, offered, “I’ll go with

Lucinda, however, gently refus

ed.

already know Nala‘s true

I’ll handle this.

health scare

consumed something that negated

Hilliard

suspect foul play, and I believe you should

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