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

with her specifically because I knew just what

  1. be a little off

my arms with an intrigued look on my

still doesn’t add up. I mean, she’s Angela. And as

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

the power

searching mine as if deep in thought. “Amber,

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

“But why would she target me? We barely even knew each other, Richard.

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 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; that

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

through his hair in frustration. “Amber, what you just told me about Angela being

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

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

were found in my father’s house, I went through

attended.”

frown deepened. “Go on, Richard. What did you find in the footage?” I urged him.

a woman approaching my father at the party.

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

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

you suggesting that Angela might have been the one to plant the drugs

“It’s a possibility, Amber.

still hazy. So he still can’t identify if Angela

at the

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

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

you might have been trying to

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

we should do? Should we tell the police to lock up now, or should they just keep an eye on her for now?” I

response.

“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 sake and

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