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The Trial Of Lies

Chapter 4 The Search And The Funeral

Word Count: 2139    |    Released on: 24/03/2024

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seated in front of me, made me nostalgic. However, more than feeling nostalgic

just two days after I g

The cop by the name Miles slammed his

days you got out of here? Who is it you are working for

d gotten used to it as I kept mute with my hands cuffed

y? What more can I

th

found guilty by the Judge, what will change thi

, his voice and face had softene

d a tear tracked a pa

I questioned, that was the only thing I ha

rowed but laced with disgust, and

ttend her funeral?” H

ed business to do?” He accus

up on my face, anoth

my cuffed hands on the table and leaned forward to him. “Guess who would take the blame if this case

seek for that promotion?” I teased, and the

e I needed him to be; in

to the crimes?” He asked barely above a wh

his desperation, “I'l

uneral then.” He said, his voice soften

rselves for the past four years no

'll see to it that you rot in jail.

against the chair, lookin

out of the room. Finally, giving

you, Jamie? And w

me.” I muttered

gh for four years. She has to come to my rescu

way I can solve a

d and Vincent walked in. He stood at the verge of the other end of the table for a moment

they eve

calm and collected, I could relate to him pain. Losing

are all human.” I tried to console him,

after what you did? You still ha

nose. He isn't looking like My Prince, I bet

ve caused me in less than two days we met?

ed of being the one judged without

e right now, Mister Vincent? Would you like to be sued for def

at my guts, and crossed

jewel I got in my second life......” My voice broke and tears streamed down my cheek. “Yet, s

belief for a moment be

nger you've known for just a few hours wouldn't have been so hard. You should quit

of your mind. I'll make sure you get punished for this, you will pay f

eave, walkin

the back of your mind.” I uttered briskly without looking back

her even if it would cost me my

and walked away wi

me, please.” I earnestly pleaded, ho

still nowher

Miles had come to my cell quite e

is.” I said, holding my tears back

your side of the bargain.

than it is to him. Of cours

cemetery. It was crowded with people dressed i

pped out of the taxi. His eyes dar

Shouldn't she be in jail?

ly appreciate it if you allow me to handle things here and do my job.

o you want?” He snapped at him

defend myself w

Miss Jamie, Mister Vincent?” Mile

the first time someone would stand up for me in a long wh

hose who have the slightest love for me—de

killer is here and

go around accusing people like that.” I h

disbelief, his lips

e incapable of this case, and I'll do something abou

I thought I had found a connection to, being in this situatio

use a scene here.” He warn

relief swept

ed one, especially when they are about to get married.” Mile

” My jaw dropped as I

hat they were getting married?” He sassed briskly and turned

ere gathered. Only the priest was dressed in

n peace.” He concluded his speech as

king for any sign of her, but there was

at happened with

t aloud, causing the person besi

iently while everyone

He would ask me between inter

nes left. He looked at me but paused, not saying wha

her grave and screamed

se. You have to help me, Jamie.” I cried and

ead; different spirits roaming around th

to at leas

h his hands placed

mie is dead now.” He uttered

lieve me if I told you the truth, would you?"

dea about the truth

l me the truth. Come on, let it out.”

and the floor, I sniffled and

t I see ghosts.” I said wit

r some seconds as if to believe me but

st his laugh, but when he saw the serious

rought me out here because you think you see

I confirmed, but he r

ff from his pocket

ou really are a tricky one.” He comment

y eyes darted around the cemetery, hoping to see Jamie. H

.” She whis

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