Chapter 34 Mark!

My heart abruptly sank when I heard Gary's words. So as it turned out, not only couldn’t I save Stacey, I was also going to carry the crime of stealing.

I tugged on Lionel's sleeve without much thought and shook my head. "No, I didn't do it...!"

In that moment, I could almost forget all the difficulties between us because I knew he was the only one who could help Stacey and me. For that reason, I was willing to show him my vulnerability.

There were times when we had to learn to show weakness, even though it was pathetic.

"Yeah! Rylee couldn’t have done it! You're well aware that she doesn't even need that necklace!" Franz defended me.

"Ry... Rylee?" Linda exclaimed, shooting me an incredulous look before looking at Franz. "You called her Rylee? I-isn't she Jenna?!"

Linda and Gary exchange glances, surprise clearly on their faces.

Franz shot me a chagrined look, flushing with shame.

Gary calmed down quickly. He smiled and said, "Alpha Lionel, shouldn't you give us an explanation? Why d