Chapter 186

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“There’s definitely someone backing Carol up.” Zion nodded. “But you’re not totally in the clear yet either, so better not wander around too much for now.”

I stayed silent, watching as Ewan parked the car by the roadside.

“Mrs. Lincoln, let’s go home.” Ewab opened the car door for me.

I got into the car and looked at Zion with mixed feelings.

In response, Zion simply waved at me.

“Mr. Bart… Lately, I’ve been feeling like someone’s been keeping tabs on me behind my back, even during the police investigation. There’s got to be someone pulling the strings, don’t you think?” I inquired.

“I’m not really sure, Mrs. Lincoln.” Ewan chose to not be truthful.

He refused to admit anything, and I felt powerless.

There was surely someone watching out for me behind my back. Otherwise, how else could I have managed to get released so quickly despite being under investigation?

I couldn’t believe it was just luck.

“Did anything happen when Steve realized that I wouldn’t come home last night?” I expressed my concern.

“Mr. Lincoln… has been waiting for you,” Ewan replied as he drove the car.

Steven from a distance. He stood

waited for me all night?”

“We couldn’t convince

stepped out of the car.

so he probably hadn’t slept all night. In fact,

rushed forward and enveloped me in his arms as soon as I stepped out

the car.

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voice remained hoarse and choked, his grasp was firm and powerful as

held onto me.

close, as if he feared that I wouldn’t return. Then,

I raised my hand and gave

away from me again,” he said in a low

but isn’t Carol mentally disabled?” I whispered, feeling

has intellectual disabilities.”

he drag Carol

figure it

Simeon was supposedly deceased. And even if it was

Was Steven potentially the mastermind

with a serious expression before finally speaking, “Stephie, are you hungry? Let’s head home for some food.” He took my hand and guided me

stared at Steven’s back, my

“Steven Lincoln!”

a car screeched to

out and angrily glared at Steven. “You got my

cover behind me. “Stephie… I have no idea

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