Ex-Husband's Regret

Chapter 351

Chapter 0351

“What do you mean?” he asks, clearly not believing what I was saying.

Before I could answer, a knock on the door interrupted. Brian excuses himself and goes to open the door. For some reason, I’m not surprised when Rowan walks into the room.

“You’re just in time, Rowan,” Brian tells him. “Ava was just about to tell me who she thinks shot her. She believes it isn’t Emma, as the evidence clearly states.”

Rowan doesn’t say anything; he just turns and looks at me. In turn, I glare at him. I was still pretty angry, but slowly my anger was starting to fade.

“Look” I begin. “It’s not a matter of belief but of proof. I saw who shot me, and it’s not Emma. In fact, I believe she’s using Emma as a scapegoat.”

Rowan studies me before speaking: “You remembered something.” He says it more like a statement than a question.

I simply nod my head. Something flutters inside my heart. How did he read me so well? I didn’t even have to tell him anything. He just knew.

“Who was it?” Rowan asks almost in a pleading voice.

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“Christine.” I breathe out, still trying to come to terms with the revelation. Right before I blacked out, she lowered her mask a little. Her triumphant and evil smirk is something I will never forget.”

There is a moment of silence. Both Rowan and Brian have unreadable masks on, but I can tell that this new development has taken me by surprise.

“Are you sure?” Brian asks after a while.

Every line was pointing at her. Of

no one in this world that hates me as much as Christine. She’s wanted Rowan for a long time, but Rowan never paid attention to

much as he wanted to deny and ignore that fact, it was glaring. Christine wanted him, and she didn’t mind, even if he took her as

thing she’s always been bitter about.

altercations, and it wasn’t once or twice that she threatened to make me pay. Especially after

with chills and a deep sense of foreboding.

about to say something, but I interrupted him. I needed to finish

arrested her. The issue kept bugging me, and for some reason my mind knew that she’s innocent. I didn’t understand why I

don’t doubt you now, but the big question

asks no one

weapon

that out, so I don’t waste

had an agenda. Their friendship

picking up his phone and making a call.

walks in, an officer trailing behind her. She looks worse for wear. This is the worst I’ve ever seen, Emma. She looked broken and lost. Like someone who’d lost

me feeling like a tight fist is squeezing my heart. The woman standing before me was a shadow

know what pushes me

comfort.

her eyes. She

Ava believes you’re innocent, but I need more information before I can release you,”

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need you to think really hard, Emma, because this is important, okay?” I tell her, and she nods

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