Chapter 127

Amber’s Pov

I could feel the tension crackling in the air as Richard’s usually calm demeanor was replaced by a

dark cloud of anger. The look in his eyes sent a shiver down my spine, an intensity that I had never

seen before. It was unsettling, to say the least.

“Richard, are you okay?” I asked tentatively, watching him pace back and forth in the room. It almost

looked like he was boiling in anger, and it made me wonder why he was this furious just because

mentioned that I saw Angela.

He let out a heavy sigh, his steps faltering as he turned to face me. “Amber, I honestly still can’t

believe you saw Angela at the scene of your accident. That is shocking. It’s insane,” he said, his

voice holding a hint of disbelief as he struggled to come to terms with it.

I furrowed my brow, trying to make sense of his reaction. “I know it’s strange, Richard, but I’m not

saying that just because I saw her, I think she’s in any way responsible for the accident. I mean, it

was definitely strange that she appeared right in front of me just when I was slipping into an

unconscious state, but I don’t necessarily think Angela had anything to do with the accident just

because she was there. It could end up being a coincidence.” I offered, hoping to ease his growing

unease.

Richard shook his head resolutely, his expression grim. “You don’t understand, Amber. I know Angela

specifically because I knew just what she

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my arms with an intrigued look on my face, feeling a sense of frustration growing in me.

I mean, she’s Angela. And as far as

sabotaged my car, it would have been during the time I was visiting my

Kayden or Marlene would have the power and resources to pull something like that off in such

eyes searching mine as if deep in

can’t underestimate Angela. She’s cunning and manipulative, and you would be surprised that she has quite a

tightening in my chest. “But why would she target me? We barely even knew each other, Richard. It just doesn’t

started being. It was barely a month after I ended things with her that I met you, and we got married,” he explained. “If truly Angela is behind the accident,

“So let me get this straight, Richard. Not only do I have to deal with my crazy little sister and my sick ex–husband, but now I have to

just told me about Angela being at the scene of

raised an eyebrow, curiosity piqued by his cryptic statement. “What

another sigh, his gaze dropping to the floor before meeting mine. “Amber, please don’t be upset that I didn’t tell

in my father’s house, I went through some of the security

attended.”

Richard. What did you

I saw a blurry clip of a woman approaching my father at

about her that made her feel familiar, and I couldn’t

that she looked a bit like Angela, and it’s been bothering me for a

might have

nodded solemnly, his expression serious. “It’s a possibility, Amber. But

So he still can’t identify if Angela was the

at the

help but stare at Richard with a tired look on my face. “Richard, why didn’t you tell me

voice tinged with

you

faltered, his gaze meeting mine with a mixture of guilt and regret. “Amber, I didn’t tell you because I wasn’t sure yet. And… a lot was going on with you, especially with

for trying to kill me? What do you think we should do? Should we tell the police to lock up now, or should they just keep an eye on her for now?” I asked, curious to hear his

response.

eyes softened a bit, reassurance shining through his gaze. “Amber, don’t you worry about Angela? I’ll handle her myself. Right now, your health is

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