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.

Linda has

the lawyer sits down

said that Jack 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 cannot prove you are guilty,

am convicted, I will at most be guilty of disposing of the body, right?

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

many people

law, but I feel

me out. Soon, the trial

also shows up

So does Frances.

if he's

return home,

suspect, so I can't

the court for my acquittal during