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.

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

the past, he might’ve thought that it was his fortune, but now he only felt irritated. While Erica used the restroom, he began to come up with a plan for divorce as well. If not, it

Alex thought that this was

could take

told her that he had to meet a client and might

go

urgent matter. I wouldn’t have time to stay with you even if you come along, and it’s not convenient

“But…”

at night, just give me a

gotten into the car

her spine as her mind filled with Mrs. Garner’s horrified expression as she fell into the water. Her grip tightened around her clothes in fear as she got into her car and wondered, Who should I look for tonight? Who

with her. With that, she instantly reached for her phone and

I’m not free, though. I’m going to meet a

important? Can you cancel your plans and meet

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