The Heart Left Behind (Cole and Yvonne) novel Chapter 149

Since Murphy wasn't around, I had to rely on Lorraine for many things.

The police came to my ward early in the morning. "Good morning, Mr. Joplin. Sorry to keep you waiting."

I waved my hands dismissively. "Get to the point." I needed to know how that man would be dealt with.

The officer was briefly stunned as if surprised by my attitude. "This is the statement we recorded. Please take a look…"

"Only his statement?" I scoffed and tossed the document he handed me onto the table. "Don't you need a statement from the victim as well?"

Ever since I began suspecting the man was part of a gang, I couldn't help questioning the police's integrity. Though it was unlikely the man had enough power to manipulate the police, finding a scapegoat was a piece of cake.

"Since he has already confessed, we don't need a statement from the victim," the officer replied, frowning.

It seemed they were unwilling to cooperate, so I frowned and said, "Just leave. I'll investigate this myself."

The officer's expression darkened, and it seemed he was barely a step ahead from swinging his fist onto my face.

"What else do you have to say?" I asked coolly.

"I think you're a little agitated right now, Mr. Joplin. Let's talk when you've calmed down."

Calm down? By the time I calmed down, this incident would probably be swept under the rug.

I called Murphy and instructed, "Investigate the man's background. Find out who he's associated with."

I was determined to get to the bottom of this. How had he managed to target Jonas so precisely out of all children? There was definitely something fishy going on.

…

Meanwhile, in a villa at Lostwind Bay, a broad-shouldered man was sitting on a couch. His profile was obscured by shadows.

"Has it been taken care of?"

"Hmm?" Yvonne hummed as she wedged her phone between her shoulder and ear, adjusting the placement of the insulated lunch box.

She had cooked, and that was something she had rarely done over the years. If I hadn't been injured, she wouldn't have even considered cooking.

"Where are you?" Jared's tone grew colder.

Oblivious to the subtle change in his emotions, Yvonne blinked and casually lied, "Shopping at the mall."

She checked the time and knew that dinner with him wasn't going to happen tonight, so she said, "I might be having dinner with friends tonight."

This was the first time Yvonne had ever lied to Jared.

Jared frowned deeply and repeated the question, only to receive the same answer.

"Yvonne, you're not lying to me, are you?"