Chapter 25

Parker's trust in Edith gradually crumbled. He suddenly felt that he had never truly known Edith at all. He suddenly recalled the kidnapping incident that day. The kidnappers were all thugs living in the urban village, and in the past, Edith had also lived in such a place. Moreover, it was Edith who had actively arranged to meet Cornelia that day. The urban village was a mix of good and bad elements, and the surveillance cameras were incomplete, so they couldn't capture the entire crime. But was this really unrelated to Edith? Parker didn't believe it at all. He felt an overwhelming sense of panic, even beginning to doubt whether the process of how he had met and fallen for Edith was all part of her plan. He recalled the perfume and spices Edith had used on him, and thought to himself, “She must have drugged me all along!” If she hadn't drugged him, if he hadn't suddenly vomited, perhaps he would never have discovered Edith's true skin. Parker felt a chill run down his sp