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

her specifically because I knew

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

add up. I mean, she’s Angela. And as far as I’m

have been during the time I was

would have the power and resources

mine as if deep in thought. “Amber, I

She’s cunning and manipulative, and you would be

of worry tightening in my chest. “But why would she target me? We barely even knew each other, Richard. It just

had something going on for a few months, but I ended it because of how obsessive she 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, then I’m sure that she did it because of the grudge she has against me;

“So let me get this straight, Richard. Not only do I have to deal with my crazy little

he ran a hand through his hair in frustration. “Amber, what you just told me about Angela being at the scene of your accident… it kind of

eyebrow, curiosity piqued by his cryptic statement. “What are you talking about, Richard?

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

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

attended.”

Richard. What did you find in the footage?” I urged

saw a blurry clip of a woman approaching my

her that made

Angela, and it’s been bothering

might have been the one to plant the drugs in your father’s

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

is still hazy. So he still can’t identify

the party.”

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

asked, my voice tinged with a hint

that you

expression 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 everything that was happening with Kayden and Marlene. I just didn’t feel it was necessary to talk about something I wasn’t sure

potentially responsible for trying to kill me? What do you think we should do? Should we tell the police to lock up now, or

response.

through his gaze. “Amber, don’t you worry about Angela? I’ll handle her myself. Right now, your health is the most important thing. You need to focus on getting better, for your

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