Chapter 37

“Why would you ask that?” Juniper frowned, looking surprised. “Do you suspect that I did it? Or do you think I would be happy about it?”

Rickard didn’t reply. Juniper’s reactions seemed normal and her behavior didn't seem odd. He couldn’t find a reason to convince himself that she had anything to do with this.

After a few seconds, he spoke. “I was just asking.”

Juniper was relieved but she still looked wronged and unhappy about it.

Sophia jumped at the opportunity and stood by her side. “What are you doing? You used to care about Juni the most but now you seem to question her a lot. Do you think she wouldn't feel hurt? Or is someone trying to twist the truth?”

Rickard knew what she meant and frowned. “What are you trying to say? Hesper made a police report, so the police is getting involved. I'll investigate this too, so no one will be able to twist the truth.”

Sophia didn’t talk back after she was called out.

Rickard, agitated, loosened his tie then walked to his study.

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