Chapter 12

Macy felt utterly wronged. Yes, she had orchestrated the kidnapping, but she had clearly only instructed the kidnappers to throw Roxanne into the open sea and hadn't told anyone to take Roxanne away afterward. Now, she had no idea where Roxanne was. But she knew the kidnappers showing up here meant someone was clearly setting her up. Tearfully, she looked at Stanley. "Stanley, I really don't know. If you don't believe me, let me go find Roxanne. I don't care if I go without food, sleep, or anything. I'll find her! Anyway, since Oliver isn't by my side, it's only fair that I suffer a little…" She cried pitifully. Usually, this act would soften his heart. But this time, it didn't work. Stanley's presence was icy. His gaze at Macy was filled with nothing but scrutiny and anger, lacking the warmth and gentleness it once held. Sapphire anxiously stepped in front of Macy. "Stan, why are you being so harsh on Macy? She's been taking care of everything at home. Even if she made mistakes,