NovelsFreeChapter 83
Chapter 4
In my previous life, Jessica's lies nearly droveto the brink.
| was completely unaware of what was unfolding until Richard stormed in, furious. That was when | realized | was
being blamed for something unimaginable.
| tried to explain, but Richard didn't givea chance-he sentstraight to a harsh foreign environment.
This time, it's different. | have an alibi.
However, | was shocked when Richard hung up the phone immediately after Jessica spoke, slappedhard, and
yelled:
"You despicable woman! No wonder you were hiding Jessica's whereabouts- you caused her miscarriage!"
The slap leftstunned and reeling.
| stared at him, incredulous.
| knew Richard wasn't the sharpest; otherwise, Jessica wouldn't have been able to deceive him so easily.
But who would have thought he could be so foolish?
Given that | had been with him all the time, shouldn't he have at least verified with Jessica when it happened
before accusing me?
Instead, he immediately blamedwithout a second thought.
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With Richard leading the charge, the crowd quickly joined in with their insults.
"I thought she was just greedy and immoral, but she's even worse!"
"Scamming is bad enough, but causing a miscarriage? What did her cousin do to deserve such a monster?"
"No wonder she kept silent earlier-she must be guilty of something even more heinous!"
"Not only did she swindle people, but she also caused a miscarriage. What did her cousin do to deserve such a
vile person?"
"It's no surprise she didn't say anything before. Turns out she's guilty of something even more despicable!"
Even James looked atwith sheer disappointment and disgust.
| tried to maintain my composure and asked Richard: "Can't you at least ask Jessica when it happened before
making these accusations?"
Richard, as if it were obvious, replied: "Why would | need to ask?
Didn't you hear Jessica say it was your fault?"
"Jessica is so honest-why would she lie? It must have happened just before | found you, which is why you've
been too scared to tellwhere she was." "Mary, you've gone to great lengths to cover up your crime!"
Richard grew increasingly enraged, nearly grinding his teeth.
| felt completely drained: "You really trust her that much?"
Richard didn't hesitate: "Of course | believe her - she's my wife.
Why would | trust a scheming liar like you?"
"I've been asking you about
Jessica's
ereabouts, and you kept
Now that the truth's
coming out, you think you can just lie your way out?"
Seeing Richard's unwavering belief in Jessica, | sighed and said deliberately:
"What if | told you Jessica miscarried because she was cheating on you with another
your brother? Would you bet
then?"
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Richard's eyes narrowed in disdain: "Mary, you've lost your mind."
"Are you so desperate to cover your tracks that you'd invent a story like that?"
"You think everyone's as twisted as you, obsessed with infidelity?"
He dismissed my words without a second thought.
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"See? You don't believe anything | say. How could | have told you the truth before?"
"But it's fine. | can prove it."
| spoke calmly, my sincerity evident.
Maybe it was my tone or Richard's sense that something was off, but this time, he didn't shutdown.
Instead, he gavea long, skeptical look and asked: "How can you prove it?"
Thank goodness, Richard was still willing to listen.
From what | knew, Jessica had just
miscarried and was currently at hospital with Richard's brothere
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| said: "She's at Harmony Health Clinic. If you cwith me, we can clear this up once and for all."
My voice was steady, my gaze unwavering -no trace of doubt.
Richard scoffed: "Fine. To settle this, I'll go with you. Let's see how you explain yourself."
With that, Richard draggedto the car, and we headed straight for Harmony Health Clinic.
James, looking conflicted and concerned, decided to follow.
A few streamers from the crowd also jumped into their cars, eager to continue broadcasting the .
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