NovelFinishChapter 103
Abby noticed the edge in Stella's voice and spoke softly, "Star, no matter how you slice it, Rachel took drastic
measures because of what | said. Even though I'm your friend, it's not unreasonable for him to want some
answers from me."
Abby, usually the fiery one in the group, was surprisingly calm this time.
"Rachel risked her life and ended up in the ER, going through all that pain. And here | am, just offering a simple
apology. If you think about it, I'm getting off easy. It's like I'm coming out ahead."
She continued, "Don't blHaynes for this. If it weren't for your influence, this whole thing wouldn't have
blown over so easily."
Stella understood that Abby was correct, yet she couldn't shake off the heavy feeling in her chest. Glancing at
the bruises on Abby's face, she asked, "But what about your injuries?"
"These weren't Haynes' doing. There's a reason for everything, and this isn't on him."
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Abby looked at her intently. "Star, maybe this was Rachel's plan all along. Don't fall for it."
Stella didn't reply.
Just then, there was a soft knock on the door.
A slender figure slowly made her way inside.
"Jasper mentioned he saw you downstairs... and | heard Ms. Murphy got hurt, so | cto check on you, Ms.
Cameron."
Seeing Rachel, Abby's expression shifted to one of disdain. " queen." she murmured.
Rachel ignored Abby's jab and smiled at Stella. "Congratulations, Ms. Cameron, on finding Ms. Murphy."
Stella turned to Rachel. "Was Abby kidnapped by you, Ms. Pearce?"
Rachel feigned confusion. "Ms. Cameron, I'm not sure what you're implying..." Stella realized Rachel was going to
play dumb to the end.
She let out a cold laugh, stepping forward with a steely determination. "It doesn't matter if you admit it or not,
Ms. Pearce. I've already called the police. They'll find out soon enough."
Stella, without any influence or resources, found herself with no other option but to reach out to the authorities
for help in extricating Abby from the situation.
Ultimately, it was the police who cto Abby's rescue.
She locked eyes with Rachel, her voice steady and firm. "It's convenient that you're here, Ms. Pearce. | was
planning to find you anyway."
Rachel, however, didn't seem fazed; instead, she smiled slightly. "Haynie won't allow it."
At that moment, there was another knock on the hospital room door.
Two uniformed officers stepped inside.
They approached Rachel. "Are you Ms. Rachel Pearce?"
Rachel nodded slightly. "Yes, that's me."
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"There's an accusation against you for kidnapping, Ms. Pearce. We need you to cwith us."
Rachel shook her head. "This must be a mistake. | didn't do anything."
"Whether it's a mistake or not, you need to cwith us for further investigation."
As the officers moved to escort Rachel, she suddenly let out a piercing scream.
"ARI
The scream startled not just the officers, but Stella and Abby as well.
Rachel's demeanor shifted tically to one of terror, her eyes wide with a frantic glint. "I didn't do it! Stay
away from me! It wasn't me!"
The stark contrast between her previous composure and this outburst stunned everyone in the room.
Rachel grabbed Stella's hand in a desperate grip. "Ms. Cameron, | swear | didn't do it... Please, have mercy on
me... Please letgo."
Rachel's sharp nails dug into Stella's skin, causing a sharp pain that made Stella instinctively pull her hand back.
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