Chapter: 2272

It was late, and the streets were nearly empty, lit only by the streetlamps.

Averie wandered aimlessly, clutching her phone tightly as images of Cathy and her neighbors flickered through her mind like scenes from a movie.

Her father's death would come to light sooner or later.

At that point, she would certainly be under suspicion.

She had thrown the stool. Sebastian had tripped over it, slammed into the table corner, and bled to death. How could she possibly explain this? Could she claim it was an accident?