CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

Refusing to believe Natalie's statement, Joyce wrapped her arms around her head and shook it profusely in denial. “No! No! That's not possible! They would never do such a thing!”

Natalie pulled her arms down and looked her in the eyes as she said, “I know you don't believe me, but your parents weren't aware of what they did either!”

“What?” Joyce opened her eyes and stared back at Natalie. “You mean my parents didn't know? In that case, how could you accuse them of revealing Stanley's parents' location?”

“Just because your parents weren't aware of it doesn't mean they didn't reveal it by accident. Your parents were the ones sending them food and supplies, so it makes sense for the killer to find them through your parents.”

“So... You mean they unintentionally exposed the location of Stanley's parents?” Joyce asked while choking back her tears.

“That's right. Your parents are ordinary citizens, so they weren't aware that they were being followed when delivering the food and supplies. That's how the killer was able to find Stanley's parents.”

Natalie's reply completely crushed whatever determination Joyce had in her.

The next thing she knew, her vision had faded to black, and she was falling toward the floor.

“Joyce!” Natalie quickly got up to catch her.

“Joyce, are you okay?” she asked while helping her toward the couch.

had struck her like a bolt from the blue, and Joyce

cause the death of his parents, after all! Heh... It's funny how I kept looking

heard the bitterness in

ten years?” Joyce looked at Natalie in hopes

couldn't bring herself to get the words out

she sobbed, “I've always thought that our family was innocent. I even wondered if Stanley would apologize to me for his cold attitude and misplaced blame over the years once I prove our innocence. Heh... Reality is often disappointing, isn't it? Stanley turned out to be right about his accusations toward us! Sure,

you this because I want you to understand the situation and figure out the best way to deal with it. You need to learn to face the truth no matter how much it hurts. More importantly, do you

know... I really don't know...” Joyce mumbled

may hate me and my family because he thinks we got his parents killed, but he doesn't have any evidence to prove it. If I tell him the truth, however, he will know for

Joyce said while staring at her with a

needed some time to herself, so

her composure, Joyce made her way to the door with her head held

with concern when

of her train of thoughts when she heard Shane

“Ah, there you are.”

everything you and Joyce were talking about,”