Chapter 40 Pushed To Confess

• “My father-in-law was the one who saved Edeline from taking her own life.”
• Elvis’s complexion turned pale as Rebecca’s words sank in. Guilt twisted inside his chest, a storm rising behind his eyes. For the first time in a long while, he was speechless—his tongue heavy, his thoughts scattering into chaos.
• “That night, Edeline was completely broken,” Rebecca continued softly. “After nearly being assaulted by her stepfather, her own mother threw her out—she didn’t believe her. That same night, Edeline stood on a bridge ready to jump. If my father-in-law hadn’t happened to see her… we wouldn’t have the chance to know such a kind-hearted girl today.”