Countdown to My Divorce

The officers only gave a vague reply.

“It’s hard to say right now. We have to wait until the statements and evidence are sorted.”

Rachel immediately had a bad feeling. “You mean, you can’t even say yet whether Howard will be

charged?”

One of the officers almost laughed.

“Miss, a conviction isn’t decided by what someone says. It depends on evidence and witnesses. There was no DNA from you or the suspect at the scene, and no eyewitnesses.”

Rachel’s mind jumped straight to Sheryn. “I do have a witness. Sheryn was kidnapped with me. We were locked in the same place. She can testify.”

The officers exchanged a confused look. “According to what we’ve heard, she said she never saw Howard assault you. Just that you argued and things got physical.”

expression changed instantly. “What did you

officer nodded. “We’ve already interviewed

way! She was a

assaulted her!”

by evidence. If you have an issue with her statement, you’ll need to speak with

such a crucial moment, Sheryn would actually take

for your time. If there’s anything else, we’ll cooperate. But I have one request–Howard

evidence we find.”

was involved in this case, took this

“Understood.”

frowned in confusion. “Has your cousin completely lost it? Why would

actions. She knew he was trash, and anyone with him was just as

victim, and instead of punishing her attacker,

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