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

and I worked with her specifically because I knew just

  1. be a little

an intrigued look on my face, feeling a sense of frustration growing

it still doesn’t add up. I mean, she’s Angela. And as far as I’m concerned, she’s a

sabotaged my car, it would have been during

the power

eyes searching mine as if

it sounds far–fetched, but you can’t underestimate Angela. She’s cunning and manipulative, and you would be surprised

the possibility, a knot of worry tightening in my chest. “But why would she target me? We barely even knew each other, Richard. It just doesn’t make sense.“”

that he was frustrated. “You don’t know her, but she knows you, Amber. I know I’ve never really explained my relationship with her before, but Angela and I had something going on for a few months, but I ended it because of how obsessive she started being. It was barely a month

do I have to deal with my crazy little sister and my sick ex–husband, but now I have to worry about your obsessed ex–girlfriend too.” I hissed,

brows as he ran a hand through his hair in frustration. “Amber, what you just told me about

“What are you talking about, Richard?

before meeting mine. “Amber, please don’t be upset that I didn’t tell you sooner. But during the time of the incident in

were found in my father’s house, I went through some of the security footage from the party

attended.”

What did you find in

a woman approaching my father at the party. And although she had

made her feel familiar, and I couldn’t shake

a bit like Angela, and it’s been bothering me for a while now.

“Wait, are you suggesting that Angela might have been

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

is still hazy. So he still can’t identify if Angela was the woman he

the

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

sooner?” I asked, my voice tinged with a hint of

you might have been trying to protect

sure yet. And… a lot was going on with you, especially

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,

response.

now, your health is the most important thing. You need to focus on getting better, for your sake and the baby’s sake,” he

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255