Tears flowed down Nicoleâs cheeks as she grappled with the news.
It was clear that Brett was an exceptional father to Callie.
As Callie wept, her broken words filled the room, reflecting her deep anguish.
âItâs all my fault⦠Itâs all my faultâ¦â
âIf it werenât for my greed, my dadâ¦â Callie said between sobs, prompting Nicole to attentively listen to her words.
Callieâs voice was hoarse as she uttered, âHad I not expressed my desire to continue playing the violin, my father wouldnât have revisited the pursuit of that money, and he wouldnât have met his tragic end.
â
When Brett recounted the incident to Nicole, he failed to mention whether Jamie had indeed given him the money.
Brett simply stated Jamie offered money and treatment.
While the treatment was true and Callie was getting better, it seemingly suggested there wasnât any money involved.
But the truth was Brett did receive money at that time.
He wasnât naive enough to risk everything without any gains.
Even though Jamie promised to assist his daughter with treatment abroad, he wouldnât have blindly placed his trust in Jamie.
It was the money he had received that convinced him to approach Nicoleâs father as Jamie requested.
However, Brett chose not to disclose this information to Nicole.
If he had, Nicole would have vehemently opposed his pursuit of the money, likely resulting in the police confiscating the money.
Ultimately, greed played a role in Brettâs downfall.
Nicole reassured Callie, saying, âItâs not your fault.
The responsibility lies with those bad people.
You never wished any harm upon your dad, did you? Callie, itâs crucial that you tell the police everything that occurred that day.
Be thorough and ensure you donât leave out any details.
This will aid them in swiftly apprehending the suspect and securing justice for your father.
Do you understand?â
Callie nodded.
It wasnât that she didnât want to speak up.
It was just that fear gripped her.
But with Nicole by her side, she felt much safer.
Previously, it was Nicole who had rescued her.
During her childhood, Nicole had been the one in whom she placed the greatest trust.
Callie requested Nicoleâs presence as she felt too frightened to give her statement alone.
Ethel granted Callieâs wish, allowing Nicole to accompany her during the interview.
That day, Brett casually inquired about Callieâs aspirations after their relocation abroad.
Callie expressed her aspirations but noted the financial challenge associated with playing the violin.
Achieving proficiency at her skill level necessitated the guidance of a master teacher, a resource-intensive endeavor.
To ease any concern for her father, she simply brushed it off by saying she was joking.
Yet, Brett was steadfast in his assurance that he would assist Callie in achieving her dream.
Later, Brettâs expression turned serious as he received a phone call.
Since Brett had stepped out of the car to take the call, Callie couldnât hear the conversation through the window, but she observed it was a young womanâs voice.
Brett appeared to be in a heated argument with the caller, his usually composed face displaying an unusual fierceness.
Concerned, Callie asked him what was wrong when he returned to the car.
Brett waved it off as a previous work disagreement.
He then drove Callie to a secluded suburb, instructing her to wait in the car.
While he went off with a shovel.
The shovel was subsequently discovered at the crime scene.
Callie waited patiently, yet her father failed to return.
Restlessness consumed her as she sat in the car.
Despite her fatherâs cautionary advice against following him, Callie eventually succumbed to impatience and ventured out to search for him, only to stumble upon a gruesome scene.
Her legs buckled beneath her, and she promptly dialed the police.
That was everything.
The most suspicious aspect arose from the phone call Brett had received.
Ethel presented a call log from that period, revealing a single call corresponding to Callieâs description.
However, it originated from an untraceable burner phone.