Chapter 24
Cooper Kas ÚmPasy about leaving Avery alone, so he stayed behindini
The officer handling the case were his former colleagues from the criminal division. They were trustworthy, in he felt confortable entrusting them with the matter.
Till let you know as soon as we get the results from the substance analysis. Cooper, that case four years agralready got your demoted to the grassroots..
“You can’t afford to offend any more powerful tandles. I’ve heard about this girl’s situation. Since it involved the Harpers and the Lowell, you should stay out of it.” the whispered
Meri reminding Cooper, he left the word
At noon that day, the police called. The substance in the syringe was found to be cyanide, an extremely toxic chemical that was strictly controlled by the state, justo os of could be
all Cooper looked at Avery in shock
Who would go to such extreme lengths to take the lite of amphan?
dovery was someone at the very bottom of society, the easiest tat got to be manipolated and ballied. Even alive, she posed no threat. Why would someone want her dead?
“Avery, are you sure you don’t have any enemies? Are you holding any kind of leverage over the Lowells or the Harpers?” Cooper asked carefully.
“It was cyanide.Cooper lowered his voice.
Avery’s face turned death pale, Cyanirls was a comman component of ruthanasia
Who would got such lengths to kill her?
The police will get to the bottom of this. But you need to be extra careful. If anything happens, call me immediately,” Cooper reminded her.
Avery nodded, but she couldn’t wrap her head around what was going on.
Wild Marcus want her dead? That didn’t seem likely.
Then, who could it be?
After Cooper left, Avery sat on the bed in a da
at around 2:00 pm, Marcus came to the ward with Madison.
This time, he didn’t bring ampone else, probably afraid of triggering Avery.
He had gone to the police station to ball Madon our before bringing het straight to the hospiral.
“awy, Madison is here to apologize,” Marcus said as they stood inside the ward.
Madison had a complicated look on her face. It was dear that she wasn’t here willingly, but still, she spoke.
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“Avery, I’m sorry I didn’t mean to hurt you. I never thought Zack would do such a il
Het wyes beddened as she spoke, puiting on quite a show. “I was linded by jealousy at that time. I couldn’t accept the fact that in the four years I was gone, you and She had chosen this very moment to expose Avery and Marcus‘ relationship
Marcus panicked “Madison
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merry. I knew about you and Avery, but I still pot jealous. I shouldn’t have come back and broken
you up. Marcus, I’ll give you back to
Mateus face named pale as he grabbed Madison “Wh sail you could get You’re my Hand Wa‘ getting married soon! Avery and L… Marrustuck a glance at Avery. He asked to come between Avery and Madison.
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Madison, shuckles lead, crying. “To sorry. It’s my fault li’s my Lauli
“No, you didn’t do anything wrong. I’m the one at Lault Maices pulled Madison into a tight embare, then looked anxiously at very
“Avery! You’re a fault not just let li po tour a statement to help Madison clear
Avery’s open turned red aside stared at him i was ). Tell fur–suicidiomaich
hen, she laughed. “I’m at last fool Marcus, what exactly did I waung? Who I was with you, she was already married. You were single, anal
