Never See You Again

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“I’ve never seen this before.” Philipcouldn’t manage a smile.

Marve continued, “Really? But I found it inChapter your clothes, Uncle Phil. Considering how carefully you kept it, it’s hard to believe that you’ve never seen it.”

“Maeve, I’ve raised you for years, and is this how you repay me? just to question me?”

Zion suddenly kicked the table beside him.

Startled, Philip looked at Zion, who spoke coldly, “Answer her questions clearly.”

Faced with Zion’s stemness, Philip took a deep breath and said, “Yes, the key is mine! It’s just for the family storeroom. It isn’t even worth much.”

“Is it for the storeroom or the memorial hall?”

hall“, Philip’s expression shifted

straightforward answer. Did you steal the memorial hall key from my father?”

Patrick gave it

e years ago!”

Zion’s chilling command cut through,

sank back into his chair reluctantly and mumbled, “Mavy, despite my mistakes, I’m still your Uncle

If you’d harm your own niece, it’s not

words made Philip bristle. “Marve, what do your mean? Are you accusing me of killing Patrick?”

straight.” Zion’s voice cut

Philip dared not overstep. He clenched his teeth and said, “Fine, if you think I killed Patrick, then so be it. Blame it all on me. I have no more to say.”

self–righteousness makes it seem like you’re not the killer but a

would have guessed that once–c close brothers

Ethan Reed to do something

laid plans had been unraveling for over a decade, and