Lawyer Husband's Forced Tragedy for His Childhood SweetheartChapter 1
The day after my younger brother was confirmed as a recipient of a government-funded study abroad program, he was arrested by the police on charges of violating women.
I was desperate to get home, but the flight was suspended because of the extreme weather.
I called my husband, and it took an hour before I reached him.
Just as I was relieved, I heard a familiar female voice.
"Who is it? Jeff is busy. What can I help you with?"
In the quiet night, the sound of water in the bathroom was so clear.
I heard my own voice, which was cold and desperate.
"What is he busy with so late?"
On the other end of the phone, Kay Barlow sneered, "Collecting evidence, of course. After all, it takes some effort to convict a genius teenager.
"But I believe in his professional ability. He will surely bring justice to my daughter.
"Jeff said he'd do everything in his power to make sure that man rot in prison."
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I didn't know when my phone dropped until someone tapped on my shoulder.
"Ma'am, do you need any help?"
I shook my head and picked up my phone in a daze, feeling light-headed.
Repeating in my ears was Jeff Burke's cold voice.