The Woman From Hell

"Besides, I've been with you the whole afternoon today. I haven't had time to check my email. Like you, I only learned about Alex Hodds from the police officers today."

Theo tried to tell me that he was not the one who put the document in Dr. Zac's scrub, but that no longer mattered.

I lifted my hand and pushed him slightly. I was a little tired, and this was true.

My mind was a mess right now. I had no way of telling if what he said was true or fake.

"I'll rest with you." Theo turned around.

"No, you'll take the couch tonight."

The relaxing scent on him previously had lost its magic now. Taking in his scent now made it hard for me to relax.

Perhaps he was right, or maybe he was wrong. Theo knew the truth better than I did.

I was the only one who had no way of knowing the truth about this matter.

the bed alone and lay flat on it, but I could not relax no matter what. I

the affairs during the day had drained me, I started feeling sleepy. However, all kinds

was clearly having a rest, but it felt even more tiring than when I was

awoken by the sound of a phone vibration. I tried to grab it,

shifted my body gently, unsure if Theo was awake or asleep. I merely heard him say, "Let

the sadder I felt. In

around and pulled out my phone from underneath the pillow. It was a text

Royce: [We

I no longer felt sleepy and shifted my body to get up.

"I need to use the

only then did he let

to the bathroom to call Chief

sorry for interrupting your rest, Mrs. Grant." Chief Royce must have thought that I was awoken

I couldn't sleep anyway. Can you tell me in detail about the text you just sent me?" I went straight to

hesitation, he answered