“Alannah! Did you file charges against Pearl’s brother? Isn’t your mother fine? Why make such a big deal out of this?”
Only then did Alannah realize he didn’t know her mother had died.
Pain flared where his fingers crushed her wrist. She took a deep breath before saying, “My mom… She’s dead!”
“I watched the footage. Salem ran the red light and hit Mom. He even turned the car around and kept running over her!” Her voice tightened. “I called the cops to arrest him. Did I do something wrong?”
For a moment, Quincy looked stunned. Then, he released her wrist and spoke with an indifferent tone.
“I don’t think Salem did it on purpose. He must not have seen your mom. Besides, when your mom was taken to the hospital, there was still a chance. You delayed treatment because you didn’t want to pay. You missed the best window.”
“Alannah, don’t play the victim with me. It won’t work,” he spat.
Her eyes reddened. Her voice trembled slightly. “Have you forgotten, Quincy? You froze all my cards!”
His gaze drifted to the handbags and jewelry in the closet. He said casually, “Then why didn’t you sell those things to save your mother?”