Chapter 57: ripe
Arthur's POV
Her head stayed bowed, hands clasped tight in front of her trembling body. She stood under my gaze, too afraid to meet my eyes.
"So tell me," I said, my voice calm, "what were you doing with my mother's diamond necklace?"
"I swear, I was—"
"Nothing but the truth," I cut her off. I could hear the lie before it left her mouth.
She swallowed hard. Her tear-blotched face grew paler. "I... I only needed money for my sister’s hospital bill. I swear I’ve never stolen in my life."
I frowned, irritated. They always had stories. Still, something in her tone held my attention.
"What’s wrong with your sister?"
"She has anemia. She often needs blood transfusions, and the hospital won’t treat her unless I pay in full. I had no—"
"I only asked a question, omega."
