The Cold Surgeon's Contract Bride novel Chapter 836

"I passed out after that. Ferris was the one who called the police and had Caspian arrested. Honestly, the whole ordeal traumatized me, which is why I never went to see Caspian, and why I didn't want to tell you about it."

"That's the truth, Tiffany. I know you and Caspian are close, and I know this probably makes you angry. But even though I kept it from you, I can look you in the eye and say I have a completely clear conscience."

I truly had nothing to feel guilty about.

I hid the truth from Tiffany because I wanted to stay friends with her. I didn't want to force her to choose between Caspian and me. I valued our bond, and I didn't think I had done anything wrong.

Besides, Caspian was the one who attacked me. If anyone was at fault, it was him.

"Selena, do you really have a clear conscience about everything you've done?" Tiffany finally lifted her head, staring at me in dead silence.

The misty tears in her large eyes had evaporated, replaced by a cold, penetrating suspicion.

It sent an inexplicable shiver down my spine.

There was something very wrong with the way she was looking at me. I had a terrible feeling about this.

Before I could even open my mouth to respond, a mocking smile twisted her lips.

She laughed, a hollow, bitter sound. "Selena, on the first of the month, I waited at the hospital's back entrance for my mom to come see me. I waited from dawn until dusk, but she never showed up. I thought she just got held up, but her phone was unreachable. Two days later, I found out she was at the police station."

My heart plummeted into my stomach.

That had indeed happened, though I wasn't directly involved. All I did was pass the information Tiffany had confided in me straight to Officer West.

With the wedding preparations taking up all my time, I hadn't followed up on the case. I knew Officer West was highly capable and would handle it flawlessly.

But I had completely forgotten to consider Tiffany's feelings.