Chapter 223 She Knows

“Of course he’d cover for his friend,” Jenny thought.

She remembered the call she had with Alec that day. His tone was off, and she hadn’t noticed anything then. But now that she looked back on it, it seemed obvious.

It was no wonder that Alec didn’t come to see her these past few days. He didn’t contact her often, either. He was probably afraid that he would give something away.

At once, it felt as if a huge rock were weighing down on Jenny. She couldn’t breathe.

She got up and walked out of the room. “I’m going to make a call:”

Gilbert didn’t ask her any questions. He guessed that Jenny was going to call Alec. He was happy to see this happening. He didn’t believe for one second that Alec knew nothing about this, and Jenny would not believe it, either.

Jenny went to the balcony and took a deep breath before calling Alec.

“Jenny?” Alec’s voice sounded the moment the call went through. He seemed surprised that Jenny would

call him.

suddenly realizing she didn’t know what to say.

were not in that kind of relationship.

you found anything on Stephanie?” Alec was

talk.

Stephanie, Jenny’s face shifted. “No. Have you?”

“No,” he replied.

Paul?”

saying, “Probably not.

describe what she was feeling. It just felt horrible. A wisp

she suddenly asked.

but then he sensed that something

in Parrington that he can’t find.” She smiled. If Alec were here, he would see that her smile was forced,

was silent. He had the urge to tell Jenny the truth, but when

she’ll come back in two days.” He and Paul had agreed that he would let her go in two days max.

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