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?

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 kindergarten, so I had to

had sought her once she climbed

shock had faded, replaced by a calm

foolish, and if he had been

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!"

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

promised compensation, which was why no police

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

unreasonable they are. I later found out the old man had just been diagnosed with cancer and only had a few months left to

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!" He continued to sob, and his stories grew more convoluted. Eventually, the

to

this incident to coerce him. They had parted ways

to jail. My daughter is only 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

for their daughter. I remembered the girl's photo vividly-her round

who claimed to act for his daughter's sake, was ultimately only serving

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