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

I worked with her specifically because

  1. be a little off in the head

intrigued look on my face, feeling a sense

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

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

jail, and as far as I’m concerned, only Kayden or Marlene would have the power and resources to pull something like that off in

eyes searching mine as if deep in thought.

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

tightening in my chest. “But why would she target me? We barely even

Angela and I had something going on for a few months, but I ended it because of how obsessive she started being. It

only do I have to deal with my crazy little sister and my sick ex–husband, but now

“Amber, what you just told me about Angela being at the scene of your accident…

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

please don’t be upset that I didn’t tell you sooner. But

I went through some of the security

attended.”

deepened. “Go on, Richard. What did you find in

clip of a woman approaching my father at the party.

was something about her that made her feel familiar, and

and

have been the

his expression serious. “It’s a

memory of that night is still hazy. So he still can’t identify if Angela

the party.”

Richard with a tired look on

sooner?” I asked, my voice tinged

I get the feeling that you might have been trying to protect Angela?”

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

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

response.

you worry about Angela? I’ll handle her myself. Right now, your health

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