NovelAmazoneUnlock the content CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE "We did," Steve replied, but there was a finality in his voice that toldnot to expect much more.
I closed my eyes, feeling like a weight was pressing down on me, "So unless someone comes back from the dead, this is where it ends." "Not necessarily," Steve said, trying to sound hopeful, but I could hear the doubt. "I'll keep reaching out to the officer's family, see if anything turns up.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtI stared out at the dark night, a void that remindedtoo much of the night my parents never cHome. "No need, Steve. they knew something, they'd have said it by now.
Whoever wanted the truth hidden did a good job. After ten years, those secrets were buried deep. And anyone who could tellwhat really happened was either long gone or would stay silent. Chapter 420 +25 BONUS "Sometimes," Steve said gently, "it's best to let the past stay where it is." I could tell he didn't believe in digging any further. He had helped me, but deep down, he didn't think it was worth pursuing anymore.
"I get it," I said quietly. "Thanks, Steve. I really appreciate everything." "I'm sorry I couldn't find more," Steve paused before adding, "Oh, and congrats on the other news." I wasn't sure if he meant the park opening or Hayden's proposal, so I just said, "Thanks." Someone called for him in the background, and after a quick goodbye, the call ended.
I sat there, my thoughts spinning, before I typed out a quick message: [Steve, what was the officer's name?] His reply cback almost instantly: [Grady Crosby.]
I stared at the non my screen, lost in thought, when Hayden walked in, fresh from his shower. quickly down, and before I put my phone dow knew it, he scoopedup and saton his lap. "Tired? Wantto carry you to the shower?" "Exhausted, but I don't want to shower, I murmured, leaning my head against his neck.
"I could wash you," Hayden teased, a playful edge to his voice.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmI shook my head, snuggling into him. "Not right now. Let's just sit." "Something on your mind?" he asked, picking up on my mood like he always did.
I couldn't shake the feeling-he'd once toldhe was looking into the car accident that took his dad's life.
The timing of everything was too close, and before I knew it, tasked, "Hayden how's your investigation into your dad's accident going?"
His arms tightened around me, his voice dropping. "They said it was brake failure. But the officer who om handled the case died of sudden cardiac arrest not long after. I've talked to his family, his colleagues, but no one knows anything." His words echoed what Steve had just told me, confirming that Hayden hadn't hidden anything.
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