Stella’s questions only deepened her confusion. She had hoped Vermont’s insider perspective would clarify things, but crucial details remained murky.

Vermont’s account hinted that Keegan had been involved in handling the fallout from Marshall and Willow’s incident. Stella found it hard to believe Marshall would be ungrateful, yet if he was implicated in the kidnapping case against Keegan, perhaps Willow’s accident was not as straightforward as it seemed.

Stella, deep in thought, suddenly asked, “When did Willow’s car accident happen?”

Vermont replied, “Seven years ago, in September. I remember it very clearly. I was doing a double degree and graduated a year later than them. That summer, I went abroad with some friends and didn’t return until midSeptember.”

mother had a car accident. So why was Keegan at the accident scene?’ She remembered Detective Karl’s findings about a cab involved in their collision. Two fatalities and a pregnant survivor. After compensation, the cab driver and the

Willow’s incident, Keegan’s presence at the scene made sense. And

Marshall and thought, ‘Did my mom’s car cause the

seeking revenge? If I’m right, what was

my mom’s death, he had even accompanied me to the hospital.’ Shivering at the possibility of Marshall seeking retribution,

saw her as a threat, he had ample opportunity to harm her. Yet, he had not. Instead, he had been helpful, contradicting her suspicions. She resolved to contact the

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