“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.

strutted into the house. Sounds of heels clicking on the floor reverberated across the room. The woman reeked

did my mother do?

She had no

police ignored her and dragged Fiona into

Jocelyn ran to Bernie, who had collapsed on the sofa. His face had turned pale. “Dad,

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

then, the wall clock blared loudly. Jocelyn’s heart trembled. It seemed like a warning from God, stating the

Bernie and listened to the problems they had

entire world had collapsed. She threw her bag down on the floor and

worried that her mother was arrested. She only cared

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