A night passed, and there was still no news of Claire. Rowan's heart was hollowed out with worry. Gazing at the misty rain-covered river, his eyes were as dark and deep as an ancient well.
"Dr. Watson! The culprit responsible for harming Miss Russell is here!" Tristan's subordinate shouted at Rowan's back, dragging Daphne Wells and quickening their pace.
Rowan turned at the sound, and through the heavy rain curtain, he saw someone pulling Daphne Wells towards him. Daphne Wells struggled to break free, guiltily avoiding Rowan's gaze.
"Dr. Watson! It was her who pushed Miss Russell into the river!" Tristan's subordinate reported loudly, "She admitted it to Miss Swain! Then she tried to kill her and silence her by pushing Miss Swain down as well! Fortunately, Mr. Marsh rescued her in time!"
Hearing this, Rowan froze in place, his umbrella dropping to the ground. His astonished eyes stared at Daphne Wells. Daphne Wells was dragged over by Tristan's subordinate, soaked to the bone and shivering with cold. She had injuries on her abdomen and chest, and her face was swollen.
"Dr. Watson! It was her who pushed Miss Russell into the river!" The subordinate shouted, filled with hatred. Surrounding police officers rushed over.
Rowan's faith collapsed in an instant. He rushed forward, grabbed Daphne Wells by the shoulders, and gritted his teeth, asking, "You pushed her down?! You wanted Claire to die?!"
"I didn't! It wasn't me! It wasn't me...!" Daphne Wells didn't want to go to jail. Her courage left her as she saw the surrounding police. "It wasn't me!" she immediately denied, her tone unwavering, "Let me go! I didn't! Let me go!"
But Rowan seemed ready to crush her, his eyes spewing hatred and fury. "Then why are you here?!" In the pouring rain, Rowan violently shook Daphne Wells by the shoulders, his eyes nearly mad. "I'm asking you! Where is Claire?! Daphne Wells! Where is Claire?!"
"It wasn't me, it really wasn't me..." Daphne Wells feigned weakness, putting on her best acting performance, "I don't know, Rowan. You can't falsely accuse me just because you like her and dislike me."
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