Third Person's POV
"I..."
Mirabel stood there, struck dumb with fear, like a mouse that had just caught sight of a cat.
Aldridge sensed something was wrong. He turned to Mirabel and said, "You were evasive when I first asked you. Now, explain yourself. Clearly." he demanded.
"Honey...Let me explain. It's not what you think..."
Aldridge brushed off her attempt. "Are you trying to hurt Vanya again? Speak!"
"Honey...I swear this has nothing to do with me! I don't know what you're talking about!"
Terrified, Mirabel shook her head frantically.
Dominic, on the floor, spoke up."Mirabel! Please! Say something to Aldridge! Save me! I don't want to go to jail! Help me!"
"Shut your mouth! This is your own doing. How dare you involve me!"
As soon as the words left Mirabel's mouth, Aldridge u
