Chapter 323



I froze, staring at him in disbelief.

Ernest's dad was a truck driver, and if there was an issue with the brakes, that was on him.

For a moment, neither of us spoke, just looking at each other.

Then, Ernest, his hand on my shoulder gave a gentle squeeze. "My dad was a truck driver. If there was a brake failure, whether it was sabotage or a mechanical fault, he was responsible."

A chill ran down my spine, a cold not brought on by the weather, but by the heavy weight of emotion.

If things hadn't gotten so serious with Ernest, holding his father accountable would have been a lot simpler. But now, as we stood closer than ever, the thought of his dad being at fault in the accident left me at a loss.

"Felicia, you know I've been digging into my dad's death. This is all connected. Once I uncover the truth, I promise, I'll explain everything," Ernest's words were earnest, his commitment clear despite the personal connections.

I believed in his integrity; he was a man of his word. But I couldn't help wondering what kind of resolution he could offer if his dad was indeed involved.

This turn of events was both unexpected and unsettling.

Still, even though I had feelings for Ernest, I couldn't avoid digging into the truth about our parents' accident.

Ernest had vowed to investigate, even suspecting Lord Clark, who had already shared his side of the story with me.

were

my turmoil, Ernest's hand moved to the back of my neck, gently steadying me. "Licia, let's

understood the devastating impact certain

sense of instability washing over me,

revelations not to shatter the trust and

held me until I found my calm, then escorted me

had returned before

up at

I made

Come and try it!"

"Let's give it a taste. Susie's really outdone herself this

recipe from my brother and added my own twist," Susie

was Ernest's forte, and Susie was no slouch either, necessity having honed

down

joined me, though we

in silence, leaving Susie

the

air with chatter.

excused

trailing off

to call Ernest

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