Erica felt that Alex had a point. If her mother didn’t take the blame, she would have to bear the guilt along with her. Hence, it was only if Naomi confessed to her crimes and cleared Erica’s accusations would she be able to have a good life.

“Stop working overtime and come home with me tonight. I miss you.” Erica was a little afraid of spending the night alone as she had just pushed Mrs. Garner into the sea that morning. Besides, she knew that Mrs. Garner had no chance of survival. Would she turn into a ghost to haunt her at night? She needed his luck.

“Tonight, I…” Alex had just agreed to have dinner with Hayley ten minutes ago and sleep over at her place that night.

“Alex, I need you. Can you stay with me tonight?” Erica embraced him. “I’m too scared to sleep alone.”

Seeing that he couldn’t refuse, he could

only agree to her. While Erica was in the restroom, Alex sent a message to Hayley saying that he had to cancel their date that night.

up for her romantic night with Alex. Now that he was not coming, her mood was ruined. Is Erica pestering him? Mockery flashed in her eyes at that thought. Is she trying to pick a fight with me? She continued to bombard Alex with messages, telling him to turn down Erica and come to her side before

were in the past, he might’ve thought that it was his fortune, but now he only felt irritated. While Erica used the restroom, he began

was afraid to spend the night alone, Alex thought that this was an opportunity to lead her into making a mistake. He had a relatively young assistant from the finance department who was also quite handsome and had a sly

he could take advantage

to meet a client and might only be able to come back from

go

this is an urgent matter. I wouldn’t have time to stay with you even

“But…”

night, just give me a call.” “Alex…” Before

already gotten into

with Mrs. Garner’s horrified expression as she fell into the water. Her grip tightened around her clothes in fear

instantly reached for her phone and dialed Hayley’s number. “Hello? Hayley, are you free tonight? I want to invite you to come and spend a

though. I’m going to meet a friend

important? Can you cancel your plans

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