Chapter 0067
Neal was just an ordinary officer back then.
I arranged to meet him at a cafe near the university. Through the clear window, I saw him approaching me step by step.
Over the years, the young man with passionate eyes and a heart full of zeal had gained a touch of nonchalance and determination.
As the door swung open with a loud ring, he walked in, drawing everyone’s attention, but he only had eyes
for me.
I stood up and smiled at him. “I’m sorry I’m troubling you again.
“No trouble,” he replied.
With Neal’s help, I managed to locate the homeless man. His name was Marcelo Kramer. He sat quietly with his handcuffed wrists resting on his lap. He stared blankly at his wrists, unresponsive even when I greeted him.
“I’m Ariana. I’m the woman you dragged into this mess,” I said.
He finally reacted upon hearing my voice, lifting his head to glance at me. It was clear he was seeing me
for the first time.
“You should leave,” he said softly before lowering his head again.
Having gone through so much trouble to get in, I couldn’t just leave. “You’re accused of attempted murder, not just causing harm. Do you understand the difference between the two?”
He remained silent, uncooperative. Anticipating this, I continued, “The difference is that the Hawk family can turn three years imprisonment into ten years, and ten years imprisonment into life imprisonment. You’ll never get out.”
“It’s impossible,” he interjected softly.
“I didn’t kill anyone. I just accidentally injured someone’s shoulder. It wasn’t intentional. Sometimes I lose unconsciousness and don’t know what I’ve done. You can have me examined by a doctor; Ill be acquitted.
He seemed distant, his words suddenly flowing like rehearsed lines. However, they were tinged with insecurity, as if someone had manipulated him.
“Despite being accused by you, I’m still free, while you’re in prison. Is that what you call an acquittal? You’ve admitted to causing harm, simplifying the investigation. Soon, the case will move forward-
“Go away, go away,” he interrupted me. “Once you’re in prison, I can get out.”
“Oh, Mr. Harmon gave it to me. He said he got it from Pete. Just take a look, and let me know if you need anything else. Anyway, I trust the two of them. Whatever you want, they can make it happen for you!”
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