“Ah!” Evelyn jerked in her seat.

She hadn’t expected Abel to question her in such a straightforward manner. It caught her off guard.

“Why are you so nervous, Ms. Evelyn?” Abel sounded murderous.

“I…”

Evelyn scrambled to right her posture. “Of course I am. Emma is my friend. Why wouldn’t I be worried?”

“I don’t think that’s all. You seem…afraid.” He watched her intently. “Scared that I found something out?”

“Mr. Abel.” She got up from the couch. “What’s going on here? Are you suspecting me of trying to hurt Emmeline?”

“You’re honest.” He smiled coldly. “You were the only outsider who knew Janie was in Falmouth.”

“I only heard Emmeline mention it in passing,” she argued. “What does Janie being in Falmouth have anything to do with me?”

“You used it as an excuse to get Emma there and orchestrated an accident!”

“Is Emmeline that gullible?” She sounded flustered. “How could I fool her?”

great importance to Janie. She’s currently looking for her.

“…Mr. Abel!”

do you have to prove that I did

kept plotting against her a while ago. You’ve done quite a bit.

“…”

scandal. You’re telling

to drug someone but I

need you to be honest and tell me who the hell is backing you up?” His voice

do it,” she wailed. “Why are you treating me like this?! I’m still a daughter

I don’t care who you are. Lay a hand on Emma and I’ll

it, Mr. Abel.” She wiped her

believe a word you say! What I need

today because I wanted to give you a warning.

Her cries immediately stopped.

had warned

a devil

wish they were dead

believed a word she said but now fear

going to do with her if he found out she was the one behind the

sever her

She panted

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