I had just returned to my seat when I received a call from the officer.
“Officer, is something wrong?” I answered politely.
On the other end, the officer’s voice sounded slightly stern. “Mary’s awake.”
I let out a soft chuckle. “Is that so?”
“She woke up, and we immediately questioned her. She insisted—it was you who pushed her into the lake.”
“Oh.” My brow twitched slightly, but my tone remained calm.
I wasn’t surprised at all. Mary waking up and pointing her finger at me? Completely expected.
I risked my life to save her, and now she’s turning around and biting the hand that saved her? Ha. A disgrace among the Moon Goddess’s children.
The officer continued, “So during this period, Miss Smith, we ask that you remain in Los Angeles and cooperate with the investigation. We will unco
