“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.

of heels clicking on the floor reverberated across the room. The woman reeked of alcohol,

did my mother do? Why

She had no clue

her and

collapsed on the sofa. His face had turned pale. “Dad, what’s going on? Why have the

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

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

with Bernie and listened to the problems they

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

that her mother was arrested. She only cared

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