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

sits down and

good news. We can argue he died from a heart attack. The cremation is good for

most be guilty of disposing of the body, right? With some effort, I can apply for a probation?" I

you know so much about the law. You're right. If the prosecution never charges you with unlawful

so? No wonder so many people take

the law, but I feel much more at ease being assured by the

out. Soon, the trial

also shows

So does Frances.

wonder if he's still mad

return home, but

I can't just leave the

to the court for