Chapter 107: Your Woman or Your Brother?
After her adoptive father’s death, Caleb accompanied her to the cemetery. He tucked her hand into his down jacket pocket; his large hand enveloped hers. She looked up, seeing snowflakes on their shoulders. She’d naively believed their shared moment foretold a lifelong commitment. Caleb had once warmed her, but after marriage, she understood his coldness. Frank’s voice cut through the air.“What did Savannah do to you?” He asked Evelyn to identify her.
“She pushed me and Alex down!”
didn’t!” Savannah denied immediately.
“Ugh!” Alex cried out, pointing angrily at Savannah. He showed them the chanterelles, then pointed to Tommy.
Tommy angrily retorted, “What? It’s not my fault!”
Alex puffed out his cheeks and pressed a button on his smartwatch; it always recorded audio and video. Tommy’s voice played:“Lily loves chanterelles; if you pick more, she’ll be happy.” Then Evelyn’s voice:“Alex, it’s dangerous there, come up.” The sound of them falling followed. Then Savannah’s scream.
Savannah and Tommy’s faces paled. All eyes turned to them. Tommy was flustered Savannah cried out, “Why are you all looking at me? These recordings don’t prove I pushed them!” She tried to manipulate Alex.“I saw you and Evelyn in danger, I wanted to help, but Evelyn grabbed my scarf and pulled me down too. Alex, did Evelyn say something that made you misunderstand me?”
The officers surveyed the area. Savannah smirked; there were no cameras nearby. She’d deliberately removed the warning signs.
Alex snorted, continuing to play the recording. Tommy’s terrified voice was heard:“Sav, what are you doing?!”
Savannah felt a stomach cramp. Cold sweat covered her. Then:“Sav, why did you do that? You…you killed them!”
Tommy’s voice was faint, but the atmosphere changed. Savannah’s lips trembled. Even that was recorded?!
They’d fallen only a few meters after going through the bushes; Savannah hadn’t seen them hidden behind the foliage.
The recording continued:“…Tommy, what if the doctor comes and only saves her, not me?“(Savannah internally screamed).“…The medical center only has one bed. What if they give it to Evelyn?““…I just wanted to make sure they couldn’t find Evelyn immediately.“Okay” Tommy’s voice, followed by his panicked call for help:“Mrs. Jones, Sav twisted her ankle, please call a doctor!”
Alex stepped forward, shielding Evelyn.
Mrs. Jones was furious.“Tommy, she’s your mother! How could you disregard her safety?” Tommy stubbornly retorted, “She’s not my mommy anymore!” He glared at Alex protecting Evelyn, pouting.
Mrs. Jones raised her voice.“When you see someone hurting others, and you help, you’re an accomplice!” She turned to Savannah.“You used a five–year–old child as an accomplice; you’re
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heartless!”
Savannah decided to be brazen. “Caleb, do you think I did wrong?”
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Seeing Caleb silent, she urged, “Show some loyalty! Women are like clothes, brothers are like limbs. Who’s
more important, your brother
woman you’re tired of?” Evelyn sneered at Savannah.“Is Caleb a law enforcement officer? You have enough nerve for a bulletproof vest!”
Savannah retorted, “Then call the police!” Even if caught, the recordings only showed attempted assault. The police would give her a minor penalty.
Frank strode towards Savannah.
“What are you doing?” Before she finished, he grabbed her by the collar and pulled her off the stretcher.
