Female Novel
Chapter 1958
Chapter 1958
Stella's questions only deepened her confusion. She had hoped Vermont's insider perspective would clarify things, but crucialdetails remained murky.
Vermont's account hinted that Keegan had been involved in handling the fallout from Marshall and Willow's incident. Stella foundit hard to believe Marshall would be ungrateful, yet if he was implicated in the kidnapping case against Keegan, perhaps Willow'saccident was not as straightforward as it seemed.
Stella, deep in thought, suddenly asked, "When did Willow's car accident happen?"
Vermont replied, "Seven years ago, in September. | remember it very clearly. | was doing a double degree and graduated a yearlater than them. That summer, | went abroad with some friends and didn't return until midSeptember."
Stella froze. ‘That was the same month me and my mother had a car accident. So why was Keegan at the accident scene?’
She remembered Detective Karl's findings about a cab involved in their collision. Two fatalities and a pregnant survivor. Aftercompensation, the cab driver and the passenger's family had left Rivera, leaving no traces behind.
If the cab from her accident was the same vehicle from
Marshall and Willow's incident, Keegan's presence at the scene made sense. And with the Moore family's influence, erasingrecords would be feasible.
Stella recalled Keegan's warning about Marshall and thought, 'Did my mom's car cause the accident that killed Willow?
"Did he fear Marshall remembering and seeking revenge? If I'm right, what was Marshall's original intention in approaching me?"Before my mom's death, he had even accompanied me to the hospital.’novelbin
Shivering at the possibility of Marshall seeking retribution, Stella took a deep breath. She thought it might be her imaginationrunning wild due to her pregnancy.
If Marshall had any recollection and saw her as a threat, he had ample opportunity to harm her. Yet, he had not. Instead, he hadbeen helpful, contradicting her suspicions. She resolved to contact the investigator again.
Vermont's voice broke her thoughts, "Stella, the Marshall- Willow incident is a closely guarded Moore family secret. AfterMarshall's treatment abroad, he was hypnotized to forget.
“His mother implored us never to mention Willow, fearing the impact on him. He's living a normal life now, and she can't risklosing her son again."
Vermont scratched his head and added, "I wasn't going to share this, but | couldn’t mislead you. I've told you all | know. "Please,keep this to yourself. I'm sure you knew that the Moore family used some influence in dealing with Willow's matter."