In My Desperate Time

Why should I be charged with such a serious crime which I didn't commit?

I can't afford to waste my time in jail.

Even if I can endure it, Penelope can't. Moreover, who knows what will happen between Frances and me in those years?

I can't be behind bars at this critical juncture.

I remember what Linda taught me, but the police haven't shown any evidence that Jack died from a heart attack, so I can't tell my lawyer yet.

"Wait a bit longer. Perhaps the police will have new evidence," I say to the lawyer with a wry smile.

"Any new evidence will be against you. I've said everything I need to say. You should think about whether to plead guilty. I'll bail you out."

At that, he walks out.

Soon, he returns.

He is beaming.

think Linda has tampered

down and says excitedly

had a heart condition. Although he is already dead, this evidence is good news. We can argue he died from a heart attack. The cremation is good for you, too, because the judge won't be able to determine if he died from the disease. By American law, if they

be guilty of disposing of the

lawyer looks at me in surprise and whispers, "I am surprised you know so much about the law. You're right. If the prosecution never charges you with unlawful disposal of a

so? No wonder so many people take

feel much more at ease being assured by

out. Soon, the

shows

So does Frances.

wonder if he's still mad at

asked me to return home, but I insisted on

a suspect, so I can't just leave

the court for my