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 her daughter's

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

initial shock had faded,

quite sidled. Leonard wasn't foolish, and if he had been deceived for so long, it was a testament 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 crimes? Confess!" To my surprise, he hesitated before

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

and promised compensation, which was why no police report was filed at the

was dealt with quickly without much fuss. Simon had agreed

are. I later found out the old man had just been diagnosed with cancer and

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

use this incident to blackmall you?" He

this incident to coerce him. They had parted ways

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 her backer was in a higher position, she could send my daughter abroad. I did

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

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

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