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Zev had been taken into an interrogation room, while a female officer crouched beside Faye, speaking to her in a soothing tone.

Perched on a worn-out bench, Faye hesitantly described what had allegedly happened to her, her small voice breaking at times.

Kelly, who had been with Zev the entire time, immediately intervened. "Zev was never alone with her."

A lawyer-one Kelly instantly recognized as being affiliated with Clarissa-gave her

a pointed look. "You're his wife, which makes you biased and renders your statement unreliable."

Eric, who had been silent until now, finally spoke, "Kelly, we need to talk."

He assumed that by now, she'd realize there was no escaping this conversation.

Kelly turned away, her voice flat. "There's nothing to say."

Eric's tone darkened, his words carrying an unmistakable threat. "Zev is going to prison."

Kelly wasn't surprised. She had suspected all along that Eric's real goal was to use Zev as leverage against her.

And sure enough, he got straight to the point.

"If you have something to say, say it here. I'm not going anywhere with you."

The moment the officers disappeared behind the door with Zev, Eric took a step closer and lowered his voice. "Kelly ... at the Commendation Conference on Thursday, you need to watch your words."

we talking about your daughter being molested now? What's this? Are you actually using your daughter's body and reputation to threaten me so I wouldn't tell the truth?" Kelly shot Eric a sharp look.

how hard he tried, she simply refused to see things his way." "Kelly, what more do you want from me? How many times do I have

truly believed that Clarissa had forced his hand, making him go after Kelly and making him hurt her.

don't. Just listen to me, and all of this will go away. His

Kelly had just done as she was told, none of this

the one

he placed the blame squarely

out a sharp, humorless laugh. "You're truly terrifying, Eric." She gestured toward the glass doors

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Instead, he leaned in, lowering his voice further. "Just agree to my terms. Say only what I tell you to at the conference. You don't even have to praise the hospital-just keep quiet. Do that, and I'll handle the situation with Zev privately. His

Faye. "You said Zev

covering her ears. "She's already been through enough! Stop interrogating her-you're not a cop!" But Kelly wasn't fooled. This wasn't about

This was blackmail.

if a child makes a claim, that's all the proof you

don't make things like this up, Kelly. Face reality-Zev is nothing

pulled out a small bandage and pressed it onto Faye's forehead. "Faye, how did you get this injury? Did your grandmother and your dad hurt

brushing against her forehead. There was no injury there. But Kelly had spoken with such certainty that the girl hesitated-then nodded. "Yes. Grandma

her gaze back to Eric. "And you say children don't

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Kelly clenched her jaw. "Faye, I've told you before-I don't like lies. Zev never even got close to you. So tell me, exactly where

across Eric's face. Tightening his grip on Faye, he made a move

so nervous, Eric?" Faye's lower lip trembled, her eyes glistening with unshed

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