Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 290

My first reaction was a blank stare, followed by laughter.

‘Malicious? Really?’ When they kidnapped me, leaving me bruised from head to toe, I didn't see them taking a moment to reflect on their actions.

Just because I had Jarrod give Dorothy a taste of her own medicine, she called me malicious. What a double standard! So, the precious daughter of a millionaire was untouchable, but the average Joe was fair game? Talk about hypocrisy.

"Why the silence? Are you having a guilty conscience? Fine, you started this mess. Don't blame me for finishing it!" Susan was still ranting on the other end of the phone.

The call was connected to the car's Bluetooth, so Gregory heard every word.

I barely parted my lips to speak when Gregory took the lead. "Susan, that's a bit unfair to Ms. Webster. I hitched a ride with her and spent the afternoon at her office. She didn't meet with any shady folks."

He neatly detached me from the whole situation with a few well-chosen words.

"Greg?" Susan hesitated, trying to keep her temper in check, "Just because she didn't meet anyone doesn't mean she couldn't have done it. Don't be fooled by her innocent facade!"

Gregory frowned. "So, you've already decided it was her?"

"In all of River City, she's the only one with a motive!" Susan was adamant.

Gregory chuckled lightly. "How's that?"

Carried away by her anger, Susan blurted out, "Dorothy kidnapped her just a while ago, made her life miserable, and even pressured Bryant into divorcing her. How could she not hold a grudge?"

"Oh." Gregory nodded slightly, smiling, "Well, if it were indeed her doing, I'd say Dorothy had it coming."