hapter 32 Accomplice that moment, the police station became unusually quiet all eyes us The young policewoman who had spoken to me at had just returned from patrol. When saw us, she quickly pulled another officer aside whispered to him In cases this involving family disputes, the could only mediate at best. With Leonard’s backing, as long as Lily didn’t commit a serious crime, she would get with it. going to let it go. had the to fatherself right in front of on top of that Leonard still refused to divorce me the others unaware of the situations and looked curiously. Emma scoffed coldly. “Eva, he’s just a husband in name. disgusting he’s allowed his mistress into house. What a scumbag!” I wasn’t sure what was happening that day, but the police station was usually crowded. I lowered my head, to wipe away nonexistent tears. At that point, a few of women sitting nearby couldn’t hold back. she’s young and someone’s husband? That’s ” “She’s probably after monry–Just look at how wide compared to the mistress, who is all dressed up. “You can just by leaking at the man’s face he’s heartless and untrustworthy. He’s no good. What a despicable pair!! The women were incredibly formidable, especially when with injustices like this. It felt almost everyone on side. Leonard’s face looked unpleasant as he stared at me. Meanwhile, Lily couldn’t the insults and immediately burst into tears. She exclaimed, “Mistress? The one who the real mistress! You don’t know anything it! Theynever had for each other. She’s the clinging my boyfriend!” The more talked Like that, more despised her. Finally, the police no choice but all us into the office “This matter is considered a dispute and hasn’t resulted in any property damage, so=” broke my vase. It’s a 19th–century worth several dollars. That should enough to file a case,” I said, cutting in. I looked down, my and felt a sudden urge to my today. The officer was off guard my response and speechless. “What are you so actopant about? Everything in the house was bought with money, said. “What have you even any of it?” she continued to act arrogantly, feeling secure because Leonard liked her up her, feeling helpless, said, “Sorry, but even if I didn’team a penny, it’s still marital property. A mistress has right to take it. “Besides, you took my jewelry. Even if and 1 get divorced, the jewelry should belong to me, right?” looked at the officer again, and he nodded in response. “Uly, the jewelry you took is at least several hundred thousand dollars. Isn’t that enough to be considered serious that? Emma was so agitated that held my hand tighth knew she thought I’d become too soft and didn’t know how to stand up for myself anymore. The officer an unsure how to proceed “Both sides should try to negotiate first. If you can’t an agreement, we’ll with mediation!” After the atmosphere colder. Lily kept shaking arm, but just stared at me. After he smiled and said, “Eva, I knew it. You only care about money. *You followed rich kid abroad, insisting wanted break up with me. Now, you again. Can’t you live without tr?i Inodded acknowledging his words. Emma couldn’t take it anymore. She stood up, pointing at Leonard. “How dare you bring up the past? Do you even what really happened then?” “Emma, stop. “Isaid quickly, pulling her back to her seat shaking my gently “It’s just the way it’s. There’s more to say,” She seemed eager to but ohimately silent. I’d rather Leonard knew. Now things had reached this between us, he didn’t need to learn about the past Leonard sensed that something amiss and looked at us with suspicion. happened then?” he asked. Back then, left you for a rich kid. What do you want to know?” I replied, looking at with a blank expression to explain further. “You!” He clenched fists in anger Lily quickly grabbed arm. “Leo, that’s all in the past. “What do we do now?” asked, voice trembling as she glared me with hatred. I smiled and “Of course, I want you to be and up in prison. “Exa, you’re too far Lily cried Leonard continuously to comfort her. When he at me, his full of resignation. she the house. Why are you making such a out of it?” Iresponded, “She into a private residence. And is it true that sent her to take my jewelry and my clothes? That makes an accomplice. jin realize I been talking about the jewelry He looked at me astonishment before glancing at Li penic–stricken, to a party tonight. I didn’t want you. hadn’t anything, it felt like had revealed everything it seemed she had pretended to have deceiving even Emilia. brosand’s clint bened with agitation, while I curious what would do next. he took a deep and his gaze back to “I’ll give 200 thousand dollars. Let’s consider this settled.