As the seconds ticked by, Rupert's face grew more and more grim.

In the end, he pressed his lips together, shooting a complicated look at Sylvia.

Not that she noticed-Sylvia had long since gotten used to Rupert's cold, silent routine.

He couldn't help her. He wouldn't. Not even if all it took was standing up and saying a couple of words to clear things up.

People are complicated. So are their feelings.

But all she ever wanted was something simple.

Sylvia didn't bother holding back anymore. "Well, if that's the case, then Ms. Winslet, I'd like you to provide more evidence to prove where your photos came from. Otherwise, I have every right to believe you faked them."

Kay clearly hadn't expected Sylvia to push back so hard.

With a sour look, Kay snapped, "And what proof do you have that your mother's innocent?"

"Funny you should ask. I actually do have some."

Sylvia pulled a medical report out of her desk drawer and tossed it right in front of Kay.

"The very first day my mom was attacked, I called the police. This is the full medical report they did, with the officers present."

"It says right here my mom was beaten up in several places, and there were traces of sedatives in her blood."

part: there was no sign of any sexual activity. Which is why the cops started investigating for assault and battery. That's not


photos and my mother were doing what you say? And not, you know, that he was just beating her

a video?

she spoke, Sylvia slammed the police

eyes went wide. She

you don't believe me, why not ask the guy in the photos

just then, as if on cue, the last people anyone expected walked

"pretty boy"

she dropped the report

people learn from their mistakes," Sylvia said with a small smile. "You didn't really think I'd let you destroy the evidence, did

glanced over at Rupert, who was hidden in a corner, watching her through the haze of his

But that didn't matter.

used her, and she

they'd ended up on opposite sides like


the "pretty boy" by the shoulders and shoved him in front of

his knees and begged, "It―it wasn't me. It was Ms. Winslet! She told me to set

Did Sylvia and Naomi pay

guy instantly shrank

"Spit it out! You don't get to

furious. "Edwin!

one line you should never have crossed is messing with my wife and my

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255