Joanne was fired.The police tried to take Steven away to investigate my death, but Joanne stopped them. She insisted he was innocent.Without concrete evidence, the police could only take their statements and let them go.Steven said aggrievedly, "Jo, will I be okay? I really didn't know Charles was already so badly injured before he came looking for me."Joanne immediately came up with an excuse on Steven's behalf. "He must've offended someone somewhere. Even in death, he still causes trouble."Within days, Joanne had accepted the fact that I was dead. She didn't shed a single tear. It was as if the one who died wasn't her husband, but a stranger.Joanne comforted Steven, saying, "Don't worry. I'll have my mom hire the best lawyer to clear our names."To put his mind at ease, she called her mother, Susan Brown, on the spot."Mom, I'm in a tough spot. Help me find a lawyer."Instead of concern, Joanne was met with fury."Joanne, how dare you call me? You got Charles killed f
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