“Is she dead?” Rosey asked.
Adrian looked guilty. “I really don’t know if she’s dead or not. But what I do know ” he paused, his voice unsteady, “ I clearly saw Dante run her over. I don’t think she survived.”
Rosey sighed.
He was in Rosey’s room. She had started staying at Ashford’s mansion with Mrs. Ashford.
Rosey looked at him and said, “Don’t feel guilty. After all, her husband did this to her. You only gave him her whereabouts and when she would leave work nothing much.”
Adrian nodded, guilt flooding his face.
Just then, there was a knock. It was late, and Adrian being in her room suddenly felt inappropriate.
Rosey opened the door. “Mum…”
She looked terrified; the knock had startled them.
“Is Adrian still here?” Mrs. Ashford asked.
“Yes, he is,” Rosey said.
“I would like to
