Chapter 189


    I was feeling quite rotten, despite Ronan''s repeated assurances that cooperation was crucial. This


    entire ordeal was a severe blow to my self-esteem.


    The ride was silent, with no attempt atmunication from either side.


    At the station, I was led into a meeting room and introduced to two officers. Their demeanor was


    friendly enough as they smiled, "Miss Aaliyah, right? No need to worry and this is a routine inquiry.


    Please, have a seat."


    Although hurt and confused, I managed to retain myposure, sitting across from them with calm.


    Facing the officers, their prating gazes made me a tad nervous.


    I couldn''t help but think to myself, that life really is unpredictable. I never imagined I''d find myself being


    questioned by the police because of my husband''s mistress. My resentment towards Jan grew.


    Their questions, however, weren''t too tough. I answered each honestly, without any evasion.


    "Do you know Evan?"


    "Yes!" I nodded assertively.


    "How did you get to know him?"


    "I met him about two months ago when I was picking up my son from school after recovering from an


    illness."


    "Do you remember the exact date?"


    "Yes. It was my son''s birthday. I wanted to pick him up and celebrate." I then mentioned Probert''s


    birthday.


    The questions were simple, I felt no pressure. They even asked why I chose to return to Silverdale City


    at that particr time.


    I answered all their questions with ease, not needing to think much.


    Everything seemed to be going smoothly. The questioning didn''tst an hour before they let me go.


    As I walked out of the room, I was startled to see Jan in the hallway. I hadn''t seen him for days.


    He looked a bit worn out. His face lit up with worry when he saw me. He rushed over, gripping my


    hand, "Honey, I''m sorry you had to go through this. It''s all my fault. Did they treat you badly?"


    I looked at him impassively, shaking my head without saying a word. I didn''t have the energy to keep


    up appearances.


    "Let''s go home." He wrapped an arm around me and nodded at the officers, "We can leave now, right?"


    "Yes, but you can''t leave Goldenvale Town yet. We might need to question you further."


    I stopped in my tracks and turned back to the officer, "Any news about the kid?"


    The officer seemed taken aback by the question but quickly regained hisposure, "No, not yet."


    I nodded, "I''m ready to be questioned again at any time." I then turned and walked out without looking


    back.


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    Outside, I saw Catherine rushing over. She quickly assessed my state, "Allie, did they give you a hard


    time?"


    "Well, I spilled all the beans, so it wasn''t exactly hard." I replied nonchntly, "It''s more like a minor


    annoyance, a major insult. Who would''ve thought that I would be brought in for questioning one day?


    What a perfect life!" I said this mainly for Jan.


    Catherine nced at Jan disdainfully, "Just wait and see! There will be a silver lining in the end.


    You''re not the one who''s going to be insulted, so you don''t need to be afraid."


    "It''s not that I won''t be insulted, and it''s that I''ve already lost face." I snorted, looking at the reporters


    camped outside the station, "Do I have any ce to hide now?"


    "Don''t worry. I''ll get you out of here safely." He said, pulling me closer, as if afraid I might get hurt.


    "Of course, disying your affection is your specialty." Catherine retorted irritably, "With so many kids,


    losing one or two isn''t a big deal to you."


    Jan halted, looking at Catherine, "Catherine, as Allie''s best friend, you shouldn''t be saying such


    things at a time like this."


    Catherine bristled, stepping forward to confront him, "Then what should I say?"