Chapter 416

Audrey’s POV

I hadn’t even opened the car door when Rebecca, Thalia, and Rachel emerged from the police station and immediately separated. Rebecca and her daughter headed toward a distant gazebo in the park, while Rachel walked purposefully toward the underground parking garage.

“Damn, Astrid slapped her thigh. “We can’t see which one’s crying harder from here. Is our bet still on?”

I shrugged. “Let’s just forget it.”

“No way,” Astrid grinned. “You follow Rachel and snap a pic. I’ll do the same with Rebecca and Thalia. Then we’ll compare and see who wins.”

I couldn’t help smiling at her persistence. “You’re ridiculous.”

“Fine,” I said, reaching for the door handle. “I’ll find Rachel.”

I stepped out and gave Astrid one last look before heading toward the underground garage where Rachel had disappeared.

Astrid’s POV

After watching Audrey leave, I turned my attention to Rebecca and Thalia. They’d reached the park, Rebecca leaning dramatically on her daughter’s arm. A female officer hovered nearby, but Rebecca waved her off.

“Thank you, officer, but we don’t need any more help,” Rebecca said. “My daughter’s got me. We just need some space.”

The officer nodded and left. I ducked behind some parked cars and slipped into the park, keeping my distance. Perfect – I’d sneak a quick photo and settle our bet.

I was about to move closer when Thalia’s voice stopped me cold.

“Mom, something’s off with Rachel Hayes!”

behind a massive

Parker Group. Her crying looks fake. I bet she had something

actually accusing Rachel of

out my phone, switched it to silent,

days ago she’s the one who pushed Blake to get that marriage license early. Now he’s dead, and she’s suddenly

smacked the

find out what really

pressed against the tree trunk, straining to hear Rebecca’s response. Through the gazebo slats, I

Rebecca said, not even

weren’t close, and yeah, he sent me away because of that bitch Audrey, but he’s still

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threw her hands

huge. He never cut our allowances. You think Rachel Hayes is gonna keep paying us? Mom, we need to find out

her expression ice-cold. “What payback? Isn’t Blake’s death

phone harder against

with that new guy?” Rebecca continued casually. “Slept with him after what, five days? Think I wouldn’t

turned bright red. “Mom, why are

it up,” Rebecca interrupted, setting her phone down. “That boyfriend of yours? I picked him.

him for weeks before sending him your

the tree. What the actual hell? I came for some fake tears and stumbled into… whatever twisted family drama this

had gone pale. “Mom, who cares about that right

cold smile. “I’m talking about his death too.” Her expression hardened. “Actually, let me rephrase that. Blake Parker’s death. Because Blake… he’s not your

dropped my phone.

could he

Rebecca cut in, her voice

what are you saying?” Thalia’s voice

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