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.

has tampered with

expected, the lawyer sits down and says excitedly

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

the body, right? With some effort, I can

If the prosecution never charges you with unlawful disposal

wonder so many people take advantage

I feel much more at ease being

out. Soon,

also shows up

So does Frances.

wonder if he's

to return home, but I

I can't

lawyer applies to the court for my