“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.

were about to take Fiona away, a woman strutted into the house. Sounds of

did my mother do?

her gaze between Fiona and the police. She had

and

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

stared into the distance as his heart sank with dejection. “That’s it,” he croaked. “This is the end of the Lind

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

listened to the problems they had been facing for

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

her mother was arrested. She only

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