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?

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

him out, he had sought her once she climbed

had faded, replaced

had been deceived for so long,

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

killed an old man in his village. The old man had been in poor health and

begged for mercy and promised compensation, which was why no

it was dealt with quickly without much fuss. Simon had agreed to pay a

you don't know how unreasonable they are. I later found out the old man had just been diagnosed with cancer and only

a month. I just don't have that kind of money!" He continued to sob, and his stories grew more convoluted. Eventually, the

this incident to blackmall you?"

lover, had used this incident to coerce him. They

I did what she wanted, I'd be financially secure and wouldn't have to worry about anything else. I

his rambling and felt only pity for their daughter. I remembered the girl's photo vividly-her round eyes and fair

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

room and went into the corridor. The police informed me that Simon wasn't responsible for Vera's death. He had only delivered