Miranda acknowledged Noah's return and slowly said. "It was my idea. Don't blame Faith."
"You struck Anabelle," Noah stated matter-of-factly.
"She deserved it," Miranda replied, her tone unyielding.
"Do you not know how your father died?"
A dangerous glint flickered in Noah's eyes.
Rather than confronting Miranda, he turned his attention to Faith.
Faith admitted, "Noah, her father was released. You can't keep it a secret forever."
Everything clicked into place for Noah.
William's death had shattered Miranda, leaving her vulnerable to manipulation.
She would believe anything!
Noah lit a cigarette, taking a long drag before exhaling lazily. "If her father did it, why detain her?"
"I hate her for deceiving me," Miranda confessed.
Noah finished his cigarette in two quick puffs, cr
