“I’m innocent! I didn’t do any of it! Let go of me! Bernie, help me!” Fiona panicked. Her hairpin fell to the ground, leaving her hair in disarray as she struggled to break free from the handcuffs.

Two policemen had to hold Fiona in place as she continued to scream and thrash. “We have to take her away now.”

Bernie lowered his eyes and remained silent. He didn’t know how to defend Fiona.

Bernie was more shocked than anyone else when he learned what had happened. He had lost all trust in Fiona. The charges made him wonder if he had married a devil.

Bernie’s stomach churned with unease. He didn’t know whether he hated Fiona or not. “I have nothing to say,” he finally said, waving his hand.

“Bernie, let me explain! They are accusing me of a crime I didn’t commit. Think about all the things I have done for this family. I’m Jocelyn’s mother, for God’s sake!” Fiona shouted hysterically. Tears flowed through her thick foundation, leaving a black streak.

take Fiona away, a woman strutted into the house. Sounds of heels clicking on the floor reverberated across the room. The woman reeked of alcohol,

my mother do? Why are you arresting

her gaze between Fiona and the police. She had no clue about

police ignored her and dragged Fiona into the

to Bernie, who had collapsed on the sofa. His face had turned pale. “Dad, what’s going

with dejection. “That’s it,” he croaked. “This

trembled. It seemed like a warning from God, stating the day of

sat down with Bernie and listened to the problems they had been facing for the

possible?” She felt as if her entire world had collapsed. She threw her bag down on the floor and slumped on the

was arrested. She

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