Natalie was well aware of what the inspector meant by that.

In the upcoming days, if they still did not come across any new leads or evidence that proved Harrison and Susan were the ones who murdered her mother, the case would be closed and the two of them released, free of any charges.

No. I can't let this happen!

Natalie balled her fists so hard her nails dug into her skin.

Shane frowned in disapproval upon noticing it. He reached out to pick up one of her hands, then forcefully pried her fingers loose.

Staring at the red nails marks on her palm, Shane let out a barely audible sigh and gently stroked the marks with his thumb. “Doesn't it hurt?”

“No. I just feel so frustrated. I can't seem to find out the truth behind my mom's death.” A tear escaped Natalie's eye and coincidently fell on his thumb, scorching his skin slightly.

Shane released her hand to brush her tears away.

Right after he was done, Natalie launched herself into his embrace and said in a choked voice, “Shane, my mom's gone. She's gone...”

know.” Shane wrapped his arms around her and patted her back softly. “But

pushed away from him and used her sleeve to

she fished out her phone

hearing his phone ring, he fumbled for his phone near the

Shane's help, who then took the seat next to her and flipped through the

his sister's voice, Jared broke into a gentle and angelic smile. “Oh, Nat. Is everything

Natalie's lips quivered and words failed

called

“Jared, Mom is...”

became wide awake. Bolting upright into a sitting position, he urged in a frantic voice, “What is it, Nat? Tell

hand which was holding the phone trembled. “I will, but you must promise to stay calm,

heart bypass surgery previously, his heart would always be at risk. She was afraid that

know. Don't worry, Nat. I'll stay calm.” Jared

trying to borrow some courage from him. Then, she sobbed out, “Mom

Boom!

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