Chapter 1278

Olivia didn't want to continue the conversation. "I'm sorry, I'm busy, so I'm hanging up,” she said, and then she ended the call. Afterward, she took a mental health assessment report out of her bag. She knew that if Jacob confessed to his crime now, he would likely face the death penalty or spend his life in prison. But if someone else was involved in the case, then that person might be the true mastermind. If that were true, Jacob's life could be spared—at least, he wouldn’t face the worst punishment. Olivia knew it would take a lot of courage to do this, but she felt it was her last resort. She closed her eyes, sitting quietly as she gathered her thoughts. * Tyler stood by the window after Olivia hung up. He put down his phone and stared at the leaves on the tree, watching them sway in the breeze. * Sophie had been spending time with her baby lately. It had been a long time since she'd felt this content. Laura was glad to see her daughter in a good mood, thinking maybe Sop