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?

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

out that she didn't seek him out, he had sought her once she climbed the social ladder with Leonard, she didn't want to acknowledge her

faded, replaced by a calm

sidled. Leonard wasn't foolish, and if he had been deceived for so long,

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,

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

begged for mercy and promised compensation, which was why no police

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

found out the old man had just been

fine, but now they were demanding five thousand a month. I just don't have that kind of money!" He continued to sob,

incident to blackmall you?" He

and former lover, had used this incident to

me money, saying that if I did what she wanted, I'd be financially secure and wouldn't have to worry

only pity for their daughter. I remembered

who claimed to act for his daughter's sake, was ultimately only serving his own interests, It was ironic

the monitoring room and went into the corridor. The police informed me that Simon