Getting Him Hooked: Mr. Freeman’s Indifferent Sinner Wife

Chapter 34

Olivia’s heart shuddered, knowing she could not explain herself again.

John would probably not believe her even if she told him everything.

In the middle of the standoff, Dorothy lay in John’s arms and cried, “Johnny, please don’t blame Liv for this. It’s me… It’s because of me… I saw something I shouldn’t have seen. That’s why she strangled me.”

“She strangled you?”

John looked at Dorothy’s neck and saw visible finger marks on her fair and flawless skin. His gaze darkened, and he questioned sternly, “Olivia, did you strangle her?”

Knowing she could not deny it, Olivia took a deep breath and nodded. “Yes, I did. It’s because…”

Before she could finish, John snapped at her. “Dorothy, tell me why she strangled you!”

Dorothy glanced at Olivia cautiously, then looked at John with fear. She bit her lips. “Johnny, it’s alright. I’m fine. Let’s forget about it. Pretend you didn’t see that, okay?” “Speak!”

John only said one word, yet it suffocated Olivia.

She knew Dorothy would twist the truth.

In the next moment, she heard Dorothy’s trembling voice. “I was sleeping upstairs. Suddenly, I heard a noise in the living room. I came out and saw…’

”

to say more. Johnny, I-I can’t say anymore. If I continue, Liv might hate me forever. I

acting was so impressive that even Olivia

letting it go. He stared at Olivia and

could no longer remain silent. He tried to explain. John, I can tell you

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saw Mr. Quinton walk in.

and Dorothy’s voice

sudden silence fell upon the

He pushed Dorothy away

with a warning gaze. “Well, Olivia. You cheated on

desperate for

I not

knew Dorothy would accuse her

not expect Dorothy to accuse her of cheating. She

and I are here to

“Save someone?”

someone? Is someone being murdered here?

to ask Dorothy. Perhaps she

a lawyer, and you’re telling