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.

this what Carter had been waiting for all along? For her to break down, admit fault, beg

trace of irony

and said calmly, “I

as the officer was about to escort her to the holding room, a deep, mellow male voice rang

“Sharon.”

She looked up.

far off, dressed in a white shirt, posture relaxed

There was something untamed in his elegance. A faint smile played on his lips, and his

Sharon was a little shocked.

supposed to

offered a light smile. “Matty told me you were in a

Matty.

was pelted with eggs, she’d sent Matty home. There was no telling how long her situation would remain unstable, and

apart, Carter and Theo had gone

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Matty had called every day, sent

showed more concern than her own husband

time

once we’re out of here. I’ve already posted your bail.

for a moment, then

“Thank you.”