Valerie was hurt beyond anything. Of all the people whom she would need to convince of her innocence, she never dreamed Damon would make that list. The door opened, and Nicoli walked inside.
“Great,” Valerie huffed. “You’ve returned,” she said bitterly.
“What did I do?” he questioned with his hands up like he was innocent.
“I suppose he sent you here to watch me.” Valerie practically bit his head off, “I can have you removed just as well.”
“He did mention something about that, but I am not here for him; I am here for you.” Nicoli joked before getting serious at the end.
“You are,” Valerie asked in disbelief. "Why?"
"I believe you," Nicoli said.
"You do?" Valerie doubted.
"I believe in you because I know you. There is no way you could be responsible for this, and I took the liberty
