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The media conference had been a complete disaster for them
Lilian immediately said Wendy I m sorry I misunderstood you earlier Let me explain I had no idea
Wendy turned to look at her Are you sure about that
At that moment a police officer stepped forward and addressed Lilian Lilian Landon you hid and assisted George during his escape We reasonably suspect that you are an accomplice Please come with us for questioning
Two officers grabbed Lilian by the arms
Her head buzzed She remembered that when George escaped she had indeed sheltered him
LilianstaredatWendyindisbelief.”You’rebehind this?”
Wendy had arranged forZa yn to release George knowing all along that he would try to approach the Crone family
Wendy looked at Lilian innocently a slow almost knowing smile creeping across her face I don t understand what you re talking about Mom you don t need to explain tome You should go explain yourself to the authorities
Lilian was left speechless You little
At that moment George being dragged away cried out in desperation I don t want togo to prison Mrs Crone help me Please help me
Everyone s gaze immediately shifted to Lilian as whispers filled the air
Her good mother image was about to shatter
Lilian s face drained of color Shut up Someone make him shut up
The reporters began to murmur That scoundrel George was imprisoned ten years ago for child molestation How could Mrs Crone not know about that
“Sheknewandstillkeptassociatingwithaguywhohurtherowndaughter…Whatkind ofmotheristhis?”
“IheardMrs. Crone’sjustanold,desperatewoman,crawlingafterHarryandthenafterJessica.”
Lilian s face twisted in fury She hated being labeled like that absolutely hated it
“No!That’snottrue!”
Shetriedtosaymore,buttheofficersquicklygrabbedher,oneoneachside,andbegandraggingheraway.Jessicastoodfrozen,hermindracing.Shewasinapanic.Whatwashappening?Whatwasshesupposedtodo?ttheyThismediaconferencehad backfiredintheworstpossibleway.TheyweretryingtotearWendydowrendedupdestroyingtheirreputation.
“Mom!”
Jessica tried to call out to Lilian but as the crowd turned to stare her voice caught in her throat She immediately fell silent
The most confused person in the room was Benny He could barely comprehend what was happening
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Then,henoticedapairofclear,strikingeyes staringathim–itwasWendy.
Actually,Bennyfeltalittle guilty.Hehadn’tknownaboutthethingsWendyhadgonethrough.
Right then Wendy approached him her voice calm and casual Mr Gondal e are you hungry
What?
Benny was taken a back by her strange question
Amomentlater,Wendysmiledandadded,”Ifyou’rethirsty,youshouldeatsomewalnuts.It’sgoodfor yourbrain.
And with that she walked away
“Pfft.”
Cecelialetoutaquiet laughbeforefollowingWendy.
Benny now snapping back to reality blinked in confusion She wanted him to eat some walnuts for his brain Did she really think he was that much of an idiot
Any traceofguiltdisappearedasifithadneverbeenthere.Bennywasnowseethingwithrage.”Wendy,getbackhereandexplainyourself!”
Justthen,Jessicaapproachedhim.Shecouldn’taffordtoloseBennynow.Shesaidinapitifultone,”Benny,Idon’tknowhowthishappened.How couldGeorgebesuchamonster?”
Bennylookedather,hisfacedarkwithdisdain.”Don’ttalkaboutthatscum.Hewon’tbecomingoutagain–he’lldieinthere.Jessica,don’tblameyourself.You’rebeautifulandkind–hearted–he fooledyouwithhisfacade.”
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