Chapter 14

The news hit Baxter like a bolt from the blue. He never expected he had been living inside a web of lies spun by Tabitha all this time. For years, he had been filled with self-doubt and regret over their breakup. While he had been drowning in alcohol and grief after their breakup, she had already moved on and slept with another man. It was truly ridiculous and sickening. All that talk about chasing her dreams, being forced by circumstances, was all nonsense! And yet, he believed it. In fact, not only did he believe it, he even allowed her into his home and supported her career for the sake of their past relationship. It only led to Vanessa's despair and death. In the end, Baxter lost the one person who loved him the most. "Ness was framed that day." Baxter's body trembled as realization dawned upon him. The scene from that day kept flashing through his mind. Vanessa had clearly said she didn't do it. But he chose to believe Tabitha instead. He even forced drugged wine down her t