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?

someone's mistress, flaunting all that wealth!

she climbed the social ladder with Leonard,

initial shock had faded, replaced by a calm

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

his hand on the table. "Simon, be honest and tell the truth! Were you after money for the sake of the

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

for mercy and promised compensation, which was why

rural areas, when an elderly person died, it was dealt with quickly without much fuss. Simon had agreed to pay a monthly stipend

I later found out the old man had just been diagnosed

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

incident to blackmall you?"

to coerce

only two years old! She later gave me money, saying that if I did what she wanted, I'd be financially secure

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

father, who claimed to act for his daughter's sake, was ultimately only serving his own interests, It was ironic that he hadn't even inquired about his daughter's well-being during this entire

informed me that Simon wasn't responsible for Vera's death. He