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 with the

the lawyer sits down and says excitedly

from a heart attack. The cremation is good for

will at most be guilty of disposing of the

You're right. If the prosecution never charges you

wonder so many people

but I feel

out. Soon,

also shows

So does Frances.

if he's

home,

suspect, so I can't just leave the

to the court for