Karma’s Edge
"Yes, officer. Our Vanessa is a good girl. You must have it wrong!"
The officer frowned at them and warned loudly, "Vanessa Coleman is suspected of kidnapping. If you have questions, take them to the police station."
As soon as he finished, everyone's expression froze.
Aiden stood there as if struck dumb. When he came back to himself, his eyes were red.
The neighbors wore looks of sudden realization and whispered among themselves.
"So it was staged? That's terrifying. You really can't judge people by appearances."
"She'd even scheme against the person sharing her bed. What kind of animal does that?"