Chapter 474 Truth Come To Light

I shifted my gaze away from the document to glance at the police officer. “I won’t sign my name on it, and I most certainly won’t be leaving Michael,” I said icily.

I wasn’t a fool. Once I signed the document, there would be no going back. Before Michael arrived, I was determined not to sign it.

“Do you really think you have a choice? This is a police station.” A flash of anger and impatience flitted across the officer’s gaze.

“Why are you insisting on my signature when you have yet to launch a proper investigation? Is this how you do things around here? Aren’t police officers supposed to be fair and honest?” I snapped in reply.

I couldn’t help but feel annoyed when I heard his threat. They’d never investigated this matter right from the very start. Although I already planned to take the blame for Steven’s crimes, I had no intention of letting them convict me so quickly.

Regardless of the pressure, I was determined to wait for Michael to come to my rescue.

“Anna, do you really think your protests will make a difference? You brought this on yourself when you refused to accept the generous choices that I bestowed upon you. Right now, you only have yourself to blame for this situation,” Lincoln thundered as a dark expression loomed across his face.

As I opened my mouth to reply, our conversation was interrupted by his phone’s ringtone.

Furrowing his brows, Lincoln answered the phone.

“What? Are you serious? That’s great news!” Although I was clueless about his exchange with the caller, he instantly lit up with joy. It was the first time I’d seen him with such a broad beam on his face.

of his happiness caused me to

has regained consciousness. I need to hurry over to there right now. Can we discuss this matter on another day?”

out a heavy sigh of relief. Although I played no part in causing her current condition, I still felt slightly guilty. Now that she was no longer unconscious, it felt as if

matters. This case will probably take a couple of days to settle

with him. Upon hearing that Lincoln planned to depart, he merely agreed readily and even offered logical reasoning

leave now. I’m sorry for the trouble,” Lincoln replied in a rush.

in my direction, he

regained consciousness. This way, Michael

in the police station, the more my anxiety grew. How is the situation outside right

of worrying, Michael and

more confused when I caught sight of the father and son

divorced for a year, I still had a habit of addressing Josephine as “Mom.” Nevertheless, I changed my mind when I recalled Lincoln’s attitude toward me and used “Mrs.

hospital for a few more days. If everything goes smooth sailing, she can return home,” Michael replied with a smile. It was clear

Mrs. Shaw is fine.” I breathed a great sigh of relief. I had been vehemently praying for her

no need for you to remain in the police station

have to remain here

Michael’s words threw me into

one who pushed her; it was your brother, Steven.” All of a sudden, the cheery smile

rolling off his body in waves. The furious look that marred his face

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