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?

went to find her because I saw news about her from her friend. She had become someone's mistress, flaunting all that wealth! She couldn't even pay for

out, he had sought her once she climbed the social

had faded, replaced

indeed quite sidled. Leonard wasn't foolish, and if he had been deceived for so long, it was a

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

an old man in his village. The old man had been in

had begged for mercy and promised compensation, which was why no police report was filed at

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

out the old man had

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!" He continued to sob, and his stories grew more convoluted. Eventually, the police eventually managed to bring him back to

to blackmall you?"

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

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

and felt only pity for their daughter. I remembered the girl's photo vividly-her round eyes and fair face. She looked so

only serving his own interests, It was ironic that he hadn't even inquired about his daughter's well-being during this entire

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