A serious voice echoed over the phone, âThis is East Town Police Station, are you related to Ellinor?â
Devin glanced at Mr. Blanchet, who nodded. He then dared to reply, âYes, whatâs up?â
The voice on the phone said, âIf youâre related to Ellinor, we need you to come to East Town Police Station ASAP Thereâs something we need you to confirmâ
After the call ended.
Marissa was so shocked that she collapsed weakly onto the couch.
Veronica was even more convinced of her suspicions, âGranny, see, the cops have called. That woman who was arrested must be my sisterâinâlaw! How could she do such a thing? Granny, youâre so soft on her!â
Marissa was heartbroken and couldnât accept the fact.
Theo got up, grabbed his blazer, and told Veronica sternly, âYou stay here and keep Granny company.
Donât step out!â
Veronica tried to stop him, âBro, that woman isnât worth it. You shouldrit concern yourself with her anymore! What she did⦠if you help her, itâll only harm our familyâs reputation!â
Theo frowned and rebuked her, âStop talking nonsense, get out of here!â
Veronica insisted, âBro, you shouldnât concern yourself with that Ellinor anymore! Sheâs not worth it!â
The siblings were in a stalemate, âHuh? Is Dad home early today? Granny, Iâm hungry. Is dinner ready yet?â
Ellinorâs lazy voice suddenly rang out in the house.
Everyone was stunned, looking towards the source of the sound. They saw Ellinor, just woken up, slowly coming down the stairs.
Seeing her. Theoâs eyes relaxed, his eyebrows slightly raised.
Marissa suddenly sat up straight, her eyes filled with joy, âEllinor, youâre home!â
Ellinor nodded, âYes, Grannyâ
Veronicaâs face suddenly stiffened, âYou⦠how are you home? Werenât youâ¦?â
Ellinor yawned, âIs it strange that Iâm home? Where else should I be?â
Veronica was confused. Morgan had just sent a message saying the matter was resolved. Why was Ellinor at home?
After thinking for a while, she came to her own conclusion, âEllinor, how could you escape from the police? What you did was embarrassing enough, are you going to drag us, the Blanchet family, into it too?â
Ellinor tilted her head in confusion, âPolice station? Why would I be at the police station?â
Veronica snorted, âDonât play innocent, your scandal is all over the news, we all know! The police just called, you canât hide it anymore, admit it!â
*Scandal?â Ellinor looked surprised, but she calmly walked over to the landline, âIâm not sure what youâre talking about, but I can call back and ask whatâs going on!â
With that, she picked up the phone and hit the redial button.
âHello? Is this the police station? Hi, this is Ellinor. You just called me, is there something specific you need?â