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…’

more. Johnny, I-I can’t say anymore. If I continue, Liv might

impressive that even Olivia almost believed

no intention of letting it go. He stared

explain. John, I can tell you the

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saw Mr. Quinton walk in. with Liv in his arms, and they

at the same time, and Dorothy’s

sudden silence fell upon the

He pushed Dorothy away and dashed toward Zac, pulling Olivia

“Well, Olivia. You cheated on me when you were pregnant, and now you’re doing it again when you’re

that desperate

I not enough for you,

Dorothy would accuse her of

accuse her of cheating. She was startled and did not know how to speak up

is lying. Olivia and I are here to

“Save someone?”

“You came to the peninsula to save someone? Is someone being murdered

Dorothy. Perhaps she can

John raised his voice, “You’re a lawyer, and you’re telling me Dorothy is trying to kill someone on

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