Chapter Forty-Two: You love her! “Don’t worry, you’ll be fine,” Alice said softly, stroking Cindy’s hair. “You’ll only have to pay a penalty.” Cindy’s eyes darted up, wide with fear. “Are you sure? I won’t go to jail, right?” “No, you won’t,” Alice assured her, though her own tone wavered. “You just woke up from a coma. Don’t worry. Take your bath—they’ll be coming soon.” But Cindy was not relieved. Nothing in Alice’s words could comfort her. She did not want to be arrested, and the thought of spending even a single day in a cell made her stomach churn. After her bath, she slipped into a comfortable long-sleeve gown, forced herself to eat, and swallowed her medication while she waited anxiously. The doorbell rang. Two uniformed officers stepped inside. One of them held up a folder. “Miss Cindy Reynolds? You need to come with us to the department.” Her heart thudded. Still, she managed to stand, forcing a smile that didn’t reach her eyes. “Of course.
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