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?

saw news about her from her friend. She had become someone's mistress, flaunting

that she didn't seek him out, he had sought her once she climbed the social ladder

had faded,

wasn't foolish, and if he had been deceived for so

if I do?" The interrogating officer slammed his hand on the table.

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

was why no police report was filed at the

when an elderly person died, it was dealt with quickly without much fuss. Simon had

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

were demanding five thousand a

this incident to blackmall you?" He nodded

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

two years old! She later gave me money, saying that if I did what she wanted, I'd be financially secure and wouldn't have to worry about anything else. I was coerced "she even promised that once

I remembered the girl's photo vividly-her round eyes and fair face. She

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

me that Simon wasn't responsible for Vera's death. He had only delivered her to