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?”

“memorial hall“, Philip’s expression shifted

want a straightforward answer. Did you steal

gave

e years ago!”

up, agitated, but Zion’s chilling command cut through, “Sit

as he was intimidated by Zion. He sank back into his chair reluctantly and mumbled, “Mavy, despite my mistakes, I’m still your Uncle Phill, and Patrick was my brother. How could I steal

own niece, it’s not a stretch to think you’d hurt your own

“Marve, what do your mean? Are

you’re not willing to talk straight.” Zion’s

well, with him present, Philip dared not overstep. He clenched his teeth and said, “Fine, if you think I killed Patrick, then so be it.

your self–righteousness makes it seem like you’re not the

Zion’s evidence, Maeve never would have guessed that once–c

Ethan Reed to do something for you,

laid plans had been unraveling for over a decade, and he hadn’t