Smiling shyly, Summer said, “I was ill recently, and Arnold didn’t tell me when he found you. It was rather remiss of me, so consider this my way of making amends.”

Josie’s gaze fell on her wrist. The bandages had not been removed. She came to her senses quite quickly. Realizing that wallowing in despair does no good, she’s out and about in no time.

The police chief froze at the mention of Arnold, and his smile stiffened slightly. “I couldn’t carry out the favor Arnold asked of me because of certain reasons I can’t reveal. I hope you and your husband won’t hold it against me.”

Summer did not seem upset at all. “That’s just part of your job. There’s no need to apologize. You watched me grow up. Do you think Arnold is someone reliable?”

Upon hearing her question, the police chief promptly nodded. “Of course. He’s responsible, and everyone in Wavery knows how he treats you.”

“He has been good to me, so I want to return the favor. I just feel sorry for him because he doesn’t have many family members around him. My family is among the few he can actually talk to. If it were anyone else, I doubt they’d be able to bear having their father locked up for over a decade, don’t you think?” she replied, showing no sign of hostility.

The police chief’s forehead was already drenched in cold sweat. Summer had moved out of the Olsen Residence in protest and was now complaining that Edward’s sentence was too harsh, pressuring him at every turn.

application was denied. There’s nothing I can do about it,” the police

suppose that’s just the way things are. However, the lax management in

age ended

was a horrifying sight. As those closest to him, we’re not very confident in the prison system…” It appeared she understood that she and Arnold were in it together, for better or worse. Hence, she had to take care of the matter for him.

who attacked Edward have been slapped with additional charges. They’re also

no one will harm him again?” she

hesitated, indicating that the incident

curved into a smile. “It seems that’s not possible. Thanksgiving is just around the corner. What harm

him appear heartless, and he would be

about the local businesses in Wavery?” Summer remarked while raising her head and

moved to stand next to her without making a sound. “It seems Ms. Olsen is about to get what

turned to him, thinking otherwise. “Not necessarily

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