Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)
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hapter 110 All or Nothing

So, just because she called the cops, you're taking my wife in?"

eonard stepped forward. He was trying to reason with Penelope, but I stopped him.

he filed a complaint, so the police had to investigate, especially since there was a child involved

¡o get a lawyer."

ooked at Leonard, then turned to Emma. "You handle the design department at the meeting.

Ifficer Crowe, let's go."

new Penelope wouldn't have come to the office unless it was absolutely necessary.

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e gave me a small nod of acknowledgment, and I followed the officers, already thinking about the ridence that could prove my innocence.

it as soon as we stepped out of the building, a mob of reporters descended on us.

Mrs. Harmon, did you intentionally cause the mistress to miscarry?"

ire you afraid the child would challenge your inheritance, so you acted preemptively?"

s this murder? Do you feel remorseful?"

he officers tried to shield me, but there were too many reporters.

ne of them yanked at my wig, and in an instant, I was exposed. Once again, I became bald for the world

see.

anelope hurried over to protect me, quickly ushering me into the car.

the time we reached the police station, my wig was nowhere to be found.

ouched my smooth scalp and realized I'd grown used to it by now.

1s. Green, we understand the situation, but we appreciate your cooperation in this investigation," enelope said, handing me a cup of hot water. o you want someone to bring your wig?"

hook my head. At this point, I didn't care. I'd maintained my appearance well enough that my bald head uld be considered fashionable.

le officers asked me a series of questions and reviewed the footage.

enelope let out a frustrated sigh. "You were ten feet away. How could you have pushed her? Does she ink you have superpowers?"

ar colleague, an older officer, let out a loud cough, reminding her of her professional boundaries.

hile Penelope shouldn't have said that, it was evident what had happened to anyone watching the otage.

ooked at the other officer. "Officer, she didn't start bleeding until after I walked over, and I was the one ho called 911. Her miscarriage had nothing to do with me omestic matters are always complicated, but with clear evidence, we won't falsely accuse anyone. You ive nothing to worry about."

ist as the officer finished speaking, I heard wailing from the front of the station.

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I instantly recognized the voice, and a headache began to form.

*So, Mrs. Harmon can just get away with killing my baby? Does her status give her the right to do whatever she wants?

"Is there no justice left in the world? I may be the mistress, but my baby was innocent."

I had only come in to cooperate with the investigation, and now that the questioning was done, I was free to leave.

But seeing Lily at the station, I felt a sudden dread.

The police were helping her into the station, and the moment she saw me, she tried to lunge at me again, but Penelope and another female officer held her back "Why won't you arrest her? Are you all in on this together?

"This is corruption! Just because she's Mrs. Harmon, does my child's life not matter?

Penelope glared at her with fury. "Eva didn't even touch you. How could she have pushed you or killed your baby?

"Do you even understand the consequences of filing a false police report?"

Lily seemed shaken by the threat, shrinking back in fear. She glanced at me timidly, but I stayed calm, waiting to see what else she had up her sleeve.

I hadn't expected the investigation to go so smoothly, but once it was clear that I had nothing to do with the miscarriage, I was free to leave the station immediately. Lily, however, followed me out.

As she passed me, her tearful face shifted, and she gave me a sinister smile.

"Eva, if I can't be Mrs. Harmon, then neither will you. I'll take you down with me. All or nothing!"