On Flora's birthday, he had used the money Marisa earned by burning through her own life to set off those extravagant fireworks.
He slammed his head against the wall again and again, yet the pain inside only grew sharper.
A harsh ringtone shattered the late-night silence.
"Mr. Crawford, Flora is under investigation for attempted murder. We need you to come in."
The police station lights were harsh and blindingly white.
Flora's usually flawless makeup was smeared and messy. The instant she saw Damian, she threw herself at him. "Damian! I only accidentally mixed up the anesthesia dosage!"
She clung desperately to his sleeve. "You have to testify for me! Marisa and I have no grudge. Why on earth would I ever try to hurt her?"
Damian stared at the face that had once obsessed him, then r
