Side Chick Era... Over

Loving Mom 27

The young officer gave a small nod.

The lead interrogator turned to Sharon, his tone polite but firm. “Sharon, a new eyewitness has come forward. We’ll need to investigate further. I’m afraid you won’t be able to leave just yet.”

An eyewitness?

If there had really been one, things wouldn’t,have dragged on this long. And now–of all times- —someone suddenly steps forward?

Sharon felt as though she’d been dropped into an ice bath. Cold spread from the base of her spine, numbing her limbs.

Whoever it was must’ve known exactly what kind of situation she was in. They chose this moment, this very second, to come forward. What a deliberate, calculated, and cruel move.

It sent a chill straight to the bone.

The interrogator looked at her again. “Please cooperate with the investigation, Sharon.”

She composed herself quickly. “May I ask who this witness is?”

The officer shook his head. “I’m sorry. For the witness’s safety, we can’t share any information right now. If you have any objections, you’re free to contact a lawyer or a friend and apply for bail.”

Everything had happened so fast. She hadn’t even had the time to reach out to a lawyer.

John was already caught in the storm of public opinion–there was no way she could drag him into this.

Wendy was far too naïve. She was no match for Carter. If she misspoke, it might only make things worse.

Carter had been waiting for all along? For her to break down, admit fault, beg for forgiveness–until then,

of irony flickered

and said calmly, “I

was about to escort her to the holding room, a deep, mellow male voice rang out–smooth and rich like the

“Sharon.”

She looked up.

far off, dressed in a white shirt,

untamed in his elegance. A faint smile played on his lips, and his dark eyes shimmered like drifting blossoms on a

was a little shocked. “Why are

he supposed to

smile. “Matty told me you were

Matty.

eggs, she’d sent Matty home. There was no telling how long her situation would remain unstable, and keeping her around would’ve been too

falling apart, Carter and Theo had gone completely silent–not

Chapter 27

sent messages, and checked in

showed more concern than

still had the time to go sightseeing with

“We can talk once we’re out of here. I’ve already posted your

for a moment, then gave a

“Thank you.”