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.

realizing she

him? What right did she have to do that? She and Alec were not in that kind of relationship. He was doing nothing wrong

Stephanie?” Alec was worried when he didn’t

talk.

mention of Stephanie, Jenny’s face shifted. “No. Have

“No,” he replied.

about Paul?” Jenny

moment before saying, “Probably not. He’d tell me if

It just felt horrible. A

you…close?” she suddenly

that they were, but then he sensed that something was

in Parrington that he can’t find.” She smiled. If Alec were

had the urge to tell Jenny the truth, but

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

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