Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 86

Chapter 86 The Final Task

The police were somewhat hesliant but eventually agreed to inform me once they had more information.

As they led Memphis away, I followed them discreetly.

"officer, Simon was definitely directed by Lily to accuse me. I'd like to know what he has to say about that can identity this person?"

Since I was a direct victim in this situation, the police didn't make it difficult for me. They understood that finding out who was behind Lily was crucial for me.

without concrete evidence, the Harmon family would be unlikely to believe my claims as an outsider

In the monitoring room next to the interrogation room, I finally saw Simon. He seemed a bit defeated but visibly relieved, likely knowing his daughter had been rescued. The police asked him about Lily, and he answered freely

"It's just that a wealthy man with the family name of Harmon took an interest in her. She got rich, so of course, she didn't want me and the child anymore. That person probably Leonard. Who else could afford to give her that much money?

had become someone's mistress, flaunting all that wealth! She couldn't even pay for her

he had sought her once she climbed the social ladder with Leonard, she didn't want to acknowledge her past or even

faded, replaced by a calm

had been deceived for so

sobbing uncontrollably. "She even threatened to call the police, saying she was rich and that the police would only believe her and would arrest me I can't go to prison. What will happen to my daughter if I do?" The interrogating officer slammed his hand on the table. "Simon, be honest and tell the truth! Were you after money for the sake of the child? Don't think we don't know what you've done. You've forgotten your own

old man in his village. The old man had been in poor health and died from a fall, seemingly scared

promised compensation, which was why

an elderly person died, it was dealt with quickly without much fuss. Simon had agreed to pay a monthly stipend to

found out the old man had just been diagnosed

thousand, but they kept demanding one thousand a month for the child's education. That would have been fine, but now they were demanding five thousand a month. I just don't have that kind of money!"

use this incident to blackmall you?" He

fellow villager and former lover, had used this incident to coerce him. They had parted

be financially secure and wouldn't have to

for their daughter. I remembered the

father, who claimed to act for his daughter's sake, was ultimately only serving his own interests, It

police informed me that Simon wasn't responsible for