“Yes.
My original plan was to give them a chance to communicate alone. I
hoped Zoe could use that opportunity to express her feelings for
Harlan, so she would side with us in the future.
A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y
But to my surprise, Zoe snatched my phone from my hand upon hearing my words.
“Harlan, don’t ever come back!” Zoe’s eyes turned icy as she spoke to
Harlan in an emotionless tone.
“Even though I didn’t rat you and Debra out to Adam, he’s already suspicious. If you set foot in Roz Town again, I’ll personally rip off your head and offer it to Adam as a gift!”
With those words, she swiftly ended the call.
I noticed a flicker of disappointment on Zoe’s face right after she hung up.
Suddenly, it all made sense to me. Zoe’s harsh words to Harlan were not driven by malice; she was trying to protect him.
Zoe was fiercely loyal to the town, but she was also our friend. She knew firsthand how dangerous Adam could be. If Harlan returned to Roz
Town, he would be putting himself at risk. So she drew a clear line between herself and us and warned Harlan to stay away.
It was the only way she could ensure his safety. It seemed Like the perfect opportunity to inform Zoe about Adam’s plan to sell Roz Town.
“Zoe, there’s something you need to know about Adam,” I said, making up my mind.
Perhaps, when the time came, she could help Riley maintain peace in the town.
Zoe was an exceptional police officer, and I believed that with her assistance, our plan to save Roz Town would go smoothly.
However, Zoe had no intention of listening to my explanation. She uttered coldly, “Debra, get out of the police station. If you dare say another word, I’ll report you to Adam!”
Her cold gaze bore into me, making it clear that she wasn’t joking.
I had no choice but to leave.
Fine. I would tell her the truth once she had calmed down. Acting impulsively wouldn’t help anyone.
When I arrived home, I discovered that Elena was nowhere to be found.
Her bedroom door remained untouched. Fear gripped my heart.
What happened? Where was Elena?
In a state of panic, I immediately dialed Caleb’s number and anxiously asked, “Caleb, where is Elena? Where did you take her? Where are you?”
