Betrayed by Blood: My Second Life as a Queen novel Chapter 222

Tessa curled her fingers, gripping her hem tightly, her lips pressed into a thin line. She couldn't say a word for a long time.

At that moment, Silas understood everything.

A mist formed in his eyes, but he could only comfort himself that Tessa was just too scared, which was why she reacted this way...

When he looked up again, Silas's voice was hoarse. "Right, she knew nothing about any of this. I tricked her into coming."

Tessa's trembling gaze stopped right then. She looked up at Silas in a daze, unable to utter a single word for a long time.

The officer's expression remained indifferent. "We'll see if that's true after we take your statements."

Having no other choice, Tessa stayed quietly in the car as they were taken to the police station.

On the way, she glanced at Silas several times, but he kept his eyes gently closed, refusing to meet her gaze.

An inexplicable wave of panic washed over Tessa. She cautiously hooked her finger around his.

Silas didn't pull away, but he didn't squeeze back like he used to, either.

The station wasn't far—just a fifteen-minute drive.

Silas and Tessa were separated for questioning. Throughout the entire process, Silas insisted that Tessa had nothing to do with it.

But unexpectedly, Tessa suddenly changed her story. She claimed she bore some responsibility and was willing to face the consequences alongside Silas.

When Silas heard this, a look of disbelief flashed across his face. His Adam's apple bobbed, and he couldn't help but ask, "Are you stupid?"

Tessa lowered her eyes, her voice even softer. "Silas, I couldn't bear to leave you here all alone."

A surge of emotion swelled in Silas's eyes. He took a deep breath and slowly tightened his grip on her hand.

The officer glanced at the two of them, then said coldly, "The research center has finished assessing the damages. The two of you owe millions of dollars in compensation. Given that the circumstances aren't overly severe, you're each fined five thousand dollars. I've already contacted your family to come post bail."

Panic finally set in for Tessa. She looked up instinctively. "Who exactly did you contact...?"

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