Facade of Love

Chapter 241 I Don’t Care

I froze for a second, my gaze instinctively shot to Idris.

Idris’s brow creased as he shook his head, silently telling me to lie.

I could not figure out why Charlie would bring this up now. I managed to say, “No, I’m at the station, helping the cops look for Noah’s body.”

The lie left my mouth feeling like a desert, so I grabbed a water cup and took a quick sip.

Charlie did not press me further. Instead, he dropped a bombshell. “On the cliff face across from Island in the Lake.”

It took a moment for it to sink in–he meant Noah’s body. Idris did not hesitate, snatching the phone from my hand and ending the call.

“Come on,” he urged, pulling me along.

I was still reeling when we stepped outside and ran into Officer Jackson. Idris did not waste a moment. “Noah’s body is on the cliff face across from Island in the Lake. Get someone there now to recover it.”

Officer Jackson gave a quick nod and, without another word, headed to Island in the Lake.

Charlie had dumped Noah at Island in the Lake!

lead me away, but I was rooted to the spot. He glanced back, concern etching across his features.

his eyes. “I can’t just walk out

was still under

a sigh of resignation. “Don’t worry, I’ve cleared it with

the police

reply.

when he broke the silence, “Hey, don’t sweat it. Once they find the body, everything will fall into place.

eyes steady. “I

side?” I wanted to ask if it did not sting knowing Moore was a killer,

was not you from back then, her fate stopped mattering

bit my lip, a twinge of guilt hitting me. “I wasn’t questioning it. Just stating the facts.”

eyebrow, a playful glint in his eyes. “So,

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out of me. He just smirked, his silence speaking volumes, and I could swear there was a hint of amusement in

of concern and admonishment. “Don’t waste food.” I shot him a look. “You are the one who ordered it. Dig in.” I meant to sound annoyed, but it came

“Alright, I’ll eat. But you should try to

was a warmth in his voice,

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